Something about being sick

There is something fascinating about being sick, the world doesn't stop around you...
the kids still run a muck and need you, mother nature doesn't stop changing the weather, the world around you just continues.. but you somehow are stuck.
It seems like every time I get sick, I feel soooooooooooo defeated, so gross, so worn out! I have slept more the past three days then I have in months.. yet somehow I Don't feel refreshed, I feel groggy and confused.
It's like my brain is working but at a very slow speed... I am anxious to try anything to help boost my horrible immune system.
I Think sometimes being a mother has given me super powers, I still manage to get up, clean, do what needs to be done, play with the kids, hug on the man, and still feel put together wearing a mask.
The puppy is getting his exercise and potty time, the boys are getting mommy time, and even managing to help take care of me...
this shows me the most enlightening thing.. My children are amazing, when mom is down and out, they somehow know to lift my spirit... "Daddy we have to get Mommy medicine, she needs to feel better"
"Mommy, I love you, here's a hug... it makes me better"
and you know what folks? It works.. the magic of seeing them be amazing souls has some how lifted me to feeling better, my head is not pounding, my muscles are sore as shit, but I feel peaceful.. I feel special, lucky.. LOVED!
This is the magic of parenthood, of doing whatever it takes, at no matter what costs... and today I see the rewards of that from two amazing four year old boys!
Who are in need of a hair cut... ahhhhhhhhhhh the work never stops, but these faces make it all worth it!