If you know me, you might assume it was the 80 degree heat wave in January that I’m bitter about. Yeah, not stoked on that. But alas, Covid made it’s way into our little house. Last week at school, Stevie had an exposure. Not the first time that has happened, but this time just felt different. I had a feeling it was coming. The school asked us to test him on day 5 from the exposure and BINGO! The symptoms showed up and the test came back positive.
The poor kid was so disappointed. I’m sure he was mostly sad to miss school, but he cried out “I don’t want covid!!” as his eyes well up with big crocodile tears. I couldn’t tell if he was scared. Or maybe he had heard so much about it at this point, he only knew he was trying NOT to get it. But he felt upset. Thankfully the emotions were short-lived as I reassured him that he had done everything he was supposed to. He has been so good about wearing his mask, and he even got that second vaccine shot without so much as a flinch. Through the last two years of distance learning and lockdowns, he has rolled with the punches. And I reminded him that this was a virus. Not a choice that he made.
He seems fine, symptom-wise. It’s only day one of symptoms here, but so far he has a slight cough. And while he doesn’t seem snotty, his voice just sounds gravel-y and a bit congested. He’s been in good spirits — excited to stay in PJ’s and get some extra iPad time with McDonald’s for lunch. The cure-all right? Paul and I remain symptom free, (with much less jubilant spirits) but if I’m doing the math right, we’ll probably get it over the weekend. Or maybe it’ll skip us all together? I know that’s likely wishful thinking, but stranger things have happened.
For the foreseeable future, we’ll be here. Trying to remember that it’s ok to rest and let things go for a few days while I hang out with this kiddo. Between the two of us, there will be lots of cars and Uno and puzzling and snacks. And isn’t that kinda the dream?
loves,
jaana
P.S. My sincerest apologies to everyone who thought this was a pregnancy announcement. The title of the post would be the same! LOL!!
You are the best mom! You said the perfect things to Stevie, and have such a great attitude about this. We who are fully vaccinated, boosted, wear masks, wash hands and and adhere to epidemiological protocols are doing everything we can to limit the spread of this highly contagious variant, so this is no fault of Steve’s or your own. G-d willing he’ll be just fine and you’ll all be over this in no time. Stay safe and cozy. xoxo