Melissa B Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Dd5 was on her way down the stairs to tell me she wasn't feeling good - we have open stairs, more like a ladder - when she threw up everywhere. Our school bookshelves are under the stairs so she was literally a few inches from the shelves. I've never seen anything like it. The entire living room was covered - but the bookshelves got the brunt of it. All of the children's work folders were on top of the bookshelves and are just ruined. I also tossed several hundred dollars worth of books and curriculum. I've scrubbed the couch, the carpet and started the first of several loads of laundry (she also managed to hit the coat rack with about ten jackets hanging on it.) Dd 5 is crying because she is sick and because I had to throw out Hooked on Phonics -her favorite. Dd 9 is crying because so much of her work has been ruined. She is the author and artist in the family. She really did put a lot of work into her assignments. Dd 11 is upset because she has been sick for a couple of days and feels she passed the virus to her sister who in turn ruined all of the school books. And my husband and son have managed to sleep blissfully through the whole mess, vacuuming and all. We have our first house showing in three months, some time this week. The realtor couldn't be more specific when he called over the weekend. What are the chances it's tomorrow!?? :tongue_smilie: I'm most concerned about the kids' school work. They all worked hard this year and are crushed. I set all the folders outside to dry. I'm hoping to at least salvage a page here and there. And I'm not even going to think about the money lost in ruined books and curriculum. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I feel so bad for y'all that I'm at a loss for words... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 oh, dear, is all i can say. Hope everyone is feeling better really soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I am so sorry. Really, really really sorry. I just want to cry. If it is alright, I will pray for you. Wow, wow, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Did you really have to throw out curriculum? Could there be nothing done to salvage what you threw out? Just asking as I would have a really hard time doing that myself. But, I can't imagine having to go through what you went through today. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBH Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I am so sorry this happend to you. Hoping everyone is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wow, that's one for the record books. On the curriculum, could any of it be salvaged if you have it rebound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3babiesmommy Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 At a TOTAL loss for words! I am so sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 So sorry to hear that! What a terrible way to end the day. I hate those huge mommy messes. Maybe there will be some things that are salvageable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbsfamily Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) :grouphug: You are an Awesome mom and wife. Consoling all these sweet sick children, cleaning and al the while not waking up your husband. I will pray for protection and complete resotation of health for your family. And rest for you. Edited January 13, 2009 by Grubbsfamily spelling errors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I am so sorry for you! praying for some rest for you, I hope everything looks a little better in the light of a new day. much grace and peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers. I just had to add, I am up at 4:00 am because ds 3 came into my room an hour ago and threw up on my head!!! The poor boy starts crying and I couldn't help but laugh. :willy_nilly: Now, we are both showered, the sheets are in the wash and ds3 and dd5 are with me in the living room watching a movie. I'm going to count this as the end of yesterday and hope things WILL get better (later) in the morning. (I took a second look at the curriculum - definitely NOT salvageable.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Just keep repeating "one day this will be a funny family story" and you'll get thru it. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I am so sorry. Can you call this year done? Then when you buy new stuff to replace the lost get the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 What all did you lose? Maybe some of it we have and could replace for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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