this is what taking care of two sick kids looks like

This is for real.

This is what my every day has looked like for the past eight days.

This is Mommy. 

Both Patrick and Connor came down with croup last weekend.  I knew it as soon as they both woke up and let out a big cough.  It's the most distinct sound you'll ever hear.  Since it's typically caused by a virus, I knew it just needed to run its course.

A couple days later things weren't better - both had a worsening cough, runny noses and fevers.  Off to the doctor - Patrick had a sinus infection and Connor had a double ear infection.  A few days later, Connor would be diagnosed with RSV.

You guys, there is no sarcasm when I say this has been the most sleep-deprived, trying and heart-breaking week of my life.  These two babies have been downright miserable.  Both were waking up all night long, faces full of snot and tears.  Both were clinging to me as if their lives depended on it. 

It has been horrific.

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Now that the boys are on the mend (and the sun is shining), I feel like I can breathe again.  Connor is sleeping in 3 hour increments rather than 45 minutes.  Patrick has learned to cough into his sleeve.  We took a family trip to Target to get some fresh air.  Things are looking up.

If you're considering having children, re-consider.

Just kidding.  But this crap is hard.