We had a very special and very unexpected visitor tonight. He drove (or was driven) in a car (or maybe a truck?) since the snow has all but completely melted away. I saw the tail lights out in front of the house while we were eating dinner. The car pulled up and seemed to drive away, but not too long afterward, there was a knock at the door.
Daniel answered it and didn't quite know how to respond to the character standing on the front step. He even carried a bulging black bag. We invited him in (of course) and before too long he was handing out colorful Christmas paper bags to each of the kids. I think they were a bit stunned. I was just trying to figure out WHO???! Santa also delivered a nice fat turkey and some meat for the freezer.
I wish I could have captured the excitement in Joseph's eyes. He didn't completely trust the big guy in red and white, but he noticed that everyone was getting a gift and his own eyes twinkled in anticipation. It was very cute.
We had just been talking about what would be the FHE treat tonight...just about 15 minutes before, so the kids all ripped into their bags. Thank you to our "Secret" Santa. We didn't really feel deserving of the attention, but the kids sure had a magical moment. Your efforts were worth it...whoever you are!
About 10 minutes after Santa's departure, the door knocked again and some friends were at the door. Before he knew who it was, Nathan shouted out that Santa's elves were now stopping by. He wasn't too far off. They were bearing gifts and goodies...more FHE treat!
And then a little after they left, there was another knock at the door. This one was quick - you could tell they were on the run as they knocked. Daniel brought in a small bag of potatoes. Now things were getting comical. What a strange night we were having. The kids were all wound up by the time we started FHE.
Unfortunately, Joseph quickly came down with something. He slept through the FHE bustle until he woke up and filled his and Chad's lap with vomit. He threw up again (but now it's only stomach bile) about 1/2 an hour ago. His temp was elevated as was his breathing and heart rate. He's extremely sleepy and pale. So Chad just left to take him to the ER. Why don't these things happen while the doctors' offices are still open and the copay is only $20? We haven't been to an ER in over 4 years.
I did contemplate taking Sarah in last night, but held off and she's doing better. She hasn't run a fever (I think), but she has a nasty, breath-stealing cough. As bad as it still is today, it's better than it was yesterday, so I'm grateful. I can only imagine the stomach muscles this little girl is developing. I'll bet her throat is getting sore.
DUMB GERMS! Leave my kids alone! This is right on track for Leah to be sick for her b-day in a week and a half. It's a tradition in this family to be sick on your special day.
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