what I see

my body has been overtaken by something foreign and I've been down and out for a while. denten came home early yesterday to rescue this household while I retreated to my bed, with frequent trips to the bathroom. heaven bless him.

I lay on the couch curled up in my mccall blanket. it's my favorite right now. I move as little as possible seeing as my head spins whenever I try to do so. it's amazing the strength water gives a person. I'm down five pounds simply from losing water weight. ugh.

my kids are playing great. coop's working on a lincoln log cabin he and his dad started last night. seneca is carrying around all of the read-a-long books, stopping occasionally to point out pictures. beckham has a wooden cooking spoon and is waving it around giggling. music is suggested and the idea is brilliant. everyone gathers in the family room to practice their dance moves. I simply lay and smile. cooper's got the conducting stick and microphone, because he's in charge, you know. seneca is perfecting her march, which is looking great. she is squealing and shaking a maraca. her smile is enormous, I can't get enough. beckham is laughing while turning circles trying to keep up with the action, still waving his spoon around. occasionally there is a minor collision, ending in a heap of laughter on the floor. if a mama has to be sick, this is the best way to do it.