Weekend Update

Lunch at Doc Ford's on Captiva Island

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Hello? Anyone there?

So remember how I mentioned George's illness recently? Well... dear friends... the whole family went down one by one. We all caught George's stomach bug in some form or fashion, and we were all just so sick. Lauren was tearful one morning, and we told her that she would always remember the time when her entire family was once sick. Poor Grace was the last person to collapse, and she got sick on the Thursday before we were leaving for vacation. Did I mention the pre-paid vacation for which we were preparing to leave during said illness?

George was sick first, of course, and then Skip became ill. I mean, Skip was really ill, as it seemed to have struck him the hardest. He actually missed a day of work, and he has not taken any type of sick days/leave since George was born almost five years ago. He never misses work - ever! When I realized George's bug was more complicated than a 24 hour virus and that it was spreading, I quickly  did all the laundry, and Lauren and I hurriedly packed the family. To clarify her awesomeness, Lauren packed her bag, as well as Grace's and George's. Immediately after finishing the work, we were both under the weather. Grace was the ultimate babysitter because she kept George occupied/entertained/supervised while Lauren and I were working and while we weren't feeling well. Finally, at long last, Gracie was sick Thursday morning, and we left for vacation the next day. It's no exaggeration to say that we limped out of town, drinking Gatorade and carefully nibbling on Saltines.

We recovered and had a wonderful trip without further incident (except for some lingering vertigo I seem to be experiencing due to dehydration. Unlike the rest of the family who thought bottomless Gatorade was the best thing ever, I just do not like it and had trouble staying hydrated in the Sanibel sun, post-illness).

Anyrate, we are back! Updates to come soon.