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This is the first morning this week that has felt normal... and even then I've got a coffee date at 6:30 and have to rush. Brooks spiked a fever on Sunday that didn't break until late Tuesday, he was up in the 103-104 range consistently. Nic and I have each had to take a full day off and yesterday we worked staggered shifts to keep him home. (And Brenner, too. Turns out the kids flip out when separated. We'd never tried to send one to the sitter and keep one home before...) Brooks slept in our bed one night for the first time ever (he usually needs his space and asks to go back to his crib) and there hasn't been much sleep happening in our house as a result of all this sick and uncomfortable.

My coworker who primarily supports what I do is out and I am her backup. I've worked hard this week and missed her expertise.

My school work, on the other hand, is done. Here's hoping all the papers I wrote this week are what the professors are looking for. Transitioning back into academic writing isn't easy, yo.

Mother in Law is coming today. Pumpkin Patch on Saturday.

Today is the first day that has a fighting chance of being normal(ish).