sssiiiccckkk of traveling

here's another one of those posts where i haven't the energy to use caps.

the entire burbank clan is sick. it's one of those month-long, lingering colds that concludes (hopefully) with a very loud, painful hacking cough. we're our own troupe of extremely weary, infectious disease-ridden travelers. yeah... lucky you if we have darkened your doorstep this week. we were honestly not at all sick when we set out on friday, but things have most definitely gone downhill in the past few days. we got back from the four-day wv tour (columbia to morgantown to harrisville to charleston to charlotte to columbia) this afternoon and i took the munchman to the doctor as soon as we hit columbia. he's got an ear infection (in both), was up all night last night whimpering and coughing his head off, and is now on ten days of bubble-gum-flavored amoxicillin.

now, some positive thoughts. it was wonderful to see so many friends and family members these past few days, and being able to drive to see them was key. we had an amazing time and will post pictures when the cough medicine has kicked in. also, for some reason, amoxicillin is free for all at publix. score. we do know we'll probably all feel a little better tomorrow, too. i am thoroughly looking forward to lounging around the house with the nuclear family for the next few days. cozy. simple. relaxing.

here's wishing you and yours a happy, germ-free christmas.