{The Things Your Kids Bring Home From School}

As you all know, I am a germ-a-phobe. I do everything in my power to prevent getting sick. Now to my defense, I have had a couple of scary experiences with Rowen that put him in the hospital. After each stay I was given strong advise to avoid large crowds and sick people for a while. I have been trying to relax, I promise. Brad jokes that he is going to make me a germ free tool belt, with Lysol spray and wipes and of course hand sanitizer. Funny, but I would wear it.

Well today Lexi walked in the door from school and I took one look at her and knew she was not well. She had glossy eyes and said, "Mom I am soooooo tired". I knew something was up. I touched her and she was warm. I then took her temperature and she was 101.7. So I gave her Tylenol and told her to go lay down. Her fever dropped and I just thought I'd keep an eye on her. I kept asking if her throat hurt. Her tummy? Her ears? She just kept saying no, so I let her sleep. Well sure enough, after the doctor's office closed her temp hit 102 and I couldn't get it to drop, so off to after hours care. I suspected that she had strep, but she kept saying that her throat didn't hurt. Sure enough, she has strep. I always knew sooner or later we would have strep, but I had hoped that Lexi would take after me and never ever get strep. Now watch I am going to get it because I said that. Now, lets hope that my germ OCD will pay off. We came home and put her to bed. I began wiping down the house with Lysol. (I hope I didn't miss anything.) I hope that her afternoon quarantine from Rowen will pay off. Now, let's just hope that I can keep them apart for another 24 hours. I am such a drama queen, huh. I hope most of all that Lexi will feel better very soon. I love you Lexi and hate when you are not your perky, talkative little self. A little quiet is nice though. ha ha!