2:32 am
I’m laying here in their room, staring at the ceiling, waiting to jump up again to put a bowl under someone’s mouth. Fortunately I got three hours of sleep in before this round began. I’m tired though, tired from days of high alert. Now that everyone is sick I can let down my guard and hang on for the ride. So much for all my preventative measures. Those stomach bug germs are mighty determined.

Big E is still awake. He’s very chatty and seems to be enjoying the time between throwing up. C on the other hand is doing much worse. So far it has hit her harder. Her little body strains so hard. Poor girl. Fortunately she falls asleep after each time.

Tim is sleeping. I’m praying he feels better so that he can take the early morning shift with them.

2:48 am
I finally gave in and got my pillow. Looks like I’m in this for the long haul. Big E is still awake. Had to tell him to stop talking to himself.

3:04 am
Big E just threw up again. I wish he could just fall asleep. He’s not so talkative this time. It’s starting to wear him out.

3:12 am
And he’s finally asleep!!

4:01 am
I snuck in twenty minutes of sleep before C got sick again. Poor little girl. I hate seeing her like this. Meanwhile, the floor is really really uncomfortable.

5:26 am
Over an hour since anyone has thrown up. An hour of sleep. Everyone will be exhausted today.

7:07 am
Changing of the guard. The kids are still throwing up but Tim is taking over now so I can get some sleep. But you always take care of us when we are sick! C muttered. Mommy just needs a little sleep honey. I’ll be back to taking care of you soon.