It happened again.  I opened my mouth too soon and said that we were all feeling healthy and doing well.  On Wednesday night, Joseph was just not himself.  He was helping Todd and Jackson clean the playroom and was sent upstairs for dinner since he did more than his fair share and was getting off on good behavior while brother finished the job.  He went up the stairs and screamed for his brother.  I thought it was some twin-purgatory thing and he just wanted his brother to stop cleaning too, but as it turns out, he was sick and the boys truly find comfort in each other.  He cried through dinner, didn’t eat, and clung to me all night.  Just as we were getting ready for pajamas and bed, he vomitted all over me. Thankfully, my clothing and blanket suffered the brunt of the trauma.  Nothing a little (or a lot) of bleach can’t handle.  My poor guy was really not himself today.  It was a long-ish night and he was exhausted.  After a long nap, he seemed to be in a much better mood and even had an appetite.  I am not sure how he woke up happy, especially since his twin woke him up twice during nap time.  The first time, Jackson took Joseph’s blanket and steam rolled him out of bed yelling “Wake up, brother!” Thankfully, this was only about ten minutes into nap time, so he was able to go back to sleep.  When they had taken about a two and a half hour nap (unheard of), Jackson again stood over Joseph and in the sweetest voice said “Wake up, Joseph. Wake up baby boy!” I wasn’t even mad because I wanted them up so they would sleep tonight anyway.  Jackson has been so sweet and accommodating to his brother since he has been ill.  He mimics my words and actions and covers Joseph with the blanket, encourages him to take sips of water, and rubs his hair all the while saying “It’s okay baby.” It really is adorable.

Taylor has been keeping spirits up around here with some more of her amazing humor.  Jackson was literally in her face trying to get her to look at the watch he had on, and she really couldn’t care less. I encouraged her to pay attention to him for a moment, and this is the conversation that ensued: