Both kids are sick.

Do you know how exhausting it is taking care of two sick kids?  Especially when your husband has a crazy busy week at work and can’t take off?  And you have work stuff that HAS to get done?

Trust me, it’s exhausting.

I picked Braden up from school early last Thursday for an ENT appointment.  Dr. Wohl was a bit confused because their hearing test showed that he had a fairly significant hearing loss and a lot of negative pressure in his ears.  He said that for now, it’s nothing to worry about and it should hopefully resolve on its own, but we go back in 4 months (instead of the normal 6) to have it rechecked.

We picked Mackenzie up and headed home and while doing baths, I realized that both kids had a fever.. which explains B’s ear issues.  We took Braden to the doctor and he has bronchitis and conjunctivitis.  Mackenzie seemed to feel better for a few days, then got worse, so she was off to the doctor too.  She has an ear infection.

As stressful as it can be sometimes trying to balance work and being a mom, I really do enjoy both.  I’m so lucky to work for a company that allows me to work from home most days, so that I can be here in the mornings with my kids to see them off to school, then again in the afternoons to pick them up and get dinner ready.  The last few days have really made me appreciate those moms who stay at home more, for sure.  I’ve gone back and forth between having one or both kids home plus trying to work and it’s just crazy.  It really makes me appreciate the kids teachers too.  They have a really tough job keeping them happy and engaged every day.  It really does take a village to raise children.

The last few days have been crazy, but good too.  I got a lot of one-on-one time with Braden and he’s such an awesome kid to be around.  So sweet and kind.  Even if he does like chocolate milk on his Froot Loops.

And this girl?  She loves everyone.  She’s always so happy.

I’m lucky to be their mom.