I feel so bad for my seven year old son. He's got pink eye. He came home from school with it and is now in self imposed quarantine at home because it's highly contagious. Not only is he missing school, he's probably not going to hockey. The doctor said he could play, we just needed to keep him from touching other kids and since he's covered in equipment o the ice, there's no danger of infecting others. BUT, I don't want to subject him to ignorant parents who might say something and make him feel bad. Then to top it all off, he has to miss a birthday party for a classmate at the fun filled Neb's World. He's understandably a little dejected.
I have a plan though to keep him in good spirits this weekend. Major video game playing. I'm going to keep him hopping to the off key singing of some Rockband. Kick his butt at Pleggo. And roar in laughter as we battle in Castle Crashers. Infectious he might be, but, I'll brave his germs to play with him and make him smile. It's what this mommy does best.
Wish me luck keeping my active son entertained while attempting to keep my other two children, myself and hubby from catching it. I am gagging on the scent of Lysol already. LOL
Hope everyone else has a healthier weekend.
Published on January 28, 2011 17:15
Make sure you wash all the stuff animals when this is done. I missed that detail back when I was dealing with kiddie illness. Good luck keeping it contained.