Not Part of the Plan

Today was suppose to be a fun filled day with the kids.  All 3 boys had earned a Ft. Wayne Tin Caps ticket with their reading this spring.  They were a little disappointed that Daddy wouldn't get to go, but I got an extra ticket for Maddie and I so we could join them to see the Tin Caps!  

We actually went as a family last year on Maddie's birthday.  In case you forgot about that, you can see the day in pictures here.

Well today didn't end (or begin) quite like we had envisioned!

First some background.  Nathaniel had to be picked up from school on Monday with a fever and a headache.  Tuesday he didn't go either.  No fever, just the headache.  So last night they were all outside playing for a bit and I had everything ready for the Tin Caps today.  When I got them all cleaned up and in bed I thought we were good to go for this morning.

I woke up this morning to Nathaniel burning up!  So I knew the day would be a little off.  Then Ronnie started complaining of a headache!

This afternoon I took them in and they are both battling sinus infections. The doctor said that the crazy allergy season is to blame.  Nathaniel usually has allergy issues, but this is a first for Ronnie.  So we have some meds and hopefully they will both be back to their normal selves in a day or two.  

In the meantime there were a lot of tears today about missing the Tin Caps!

Eli came to me at about 11 and just had tears streaming down his face.  I grabbed him and asked what was wrong. 

"I wanted to go to the game."

"I know you did bud, but I told you hours ago that we weren't going, why are you crying now?"

"Well I was trying to stay busy and not think about it and now I am thinking about it"

Oh, I love that kid!

Nathaniel's response - "Mom, I read xxx number (I can't remember how many) of minutes to go to the game, why can't I go?"

I wish things were easy.  I wish I didn't have to have disappointed kids!

I am thankful that we know what is going on now and I'm thankful that it is not more serious!

We are just laying low today and this evening.  I had to cancel Youth for tonight because, it was just me anyway, with Ron gone!  Not sure why it pours around here the weeks that he is gone!  I do know we're ready for Daddy to come home!