Back in the Swing of Things

I have been such a slacker! I'd like to be able to say this has only been the case for the past few weeks, but I've neglected this blog off and on for months.... I know I need to be better, but I'm not about to make any promises. I feel I have a pretty good excuse this time, though. This family of mine has been battling some seriously nasty germs for a month. Yes, you read that correctly, a month! It all started when the hubby and I got the sniffles. Those sniffles morphed into a horrendous cough. Of course, we refused to go the doctor insisting it was just a virus, and there was no reason to waste time or gas. Looking back, we really should have nipped this craziness in the bud. Last week, P Man contracted one of the most dreadful and contagious bacterial infections that all parents loathe: Pink eye. Naturally, Buddy's eyes were infected within two days, and Daddy caught it soon thereafter. We thought we were in the clear until Halloween when Miss B's eye started looking gross. We finally have that all cleared up, and miraculously, I didn't become infected despite administering nearly every dose of medication *knocking on wood.* Right now, my poor hubs is treating double ear infections while still working on his pink eye (his eyes are super sensitive, so it takes longer for him to work through any eye issues). I have an incredibly painful clogged ear, sore throat, and both Patrick and I have bronchitis. Lovely, huh? All three kids are coughing too, but only at night (the humidifier is their new best friend), and so far, there are no other symptoms. This stuff better start clearing up soon or I may just lose my mind along with my voice.....