Flu-sies

OK, it's true. I dropped the ball AGAIN on the posting-every-day thing. Still, I am cutting myself some slack (even if you're not) because I've posted most days. And I will bring my laptop to the Vineyard over Thanksgiving and attempt to post there. I have no idea if they have Wifi or not, but we'll find out later, now won't we?

I am very excited about this trip because it will be a nice Thanksgiving on an island with friends. And there will be relaxation and fun and food and alcohol. Somehow at the liquor store the other day we scored a magnum of the Spanish "sparkling wine" that we served at our wedding. For $9.99! And this stuff is good. I'm sure you don't believe me, but it's true! I think we might need to get another one for New Year's...

Here's what I'm worried about:

C had a sniffle and a little cough this morning and was in a clingy mood. Those are never good signs. The last time a big group of us all stayed together in the winter, we all got a stomach bug and it had a domino effect of disastrous proportions.

It wouldn't exactly be pleasant if C was sick for this trip. For one, she wouldn't have much fun and enjoy playing with her buddy S to the fullest. For two, she wouldn't be her delightful self, and I always prefer people to see the fun, playful side of her rather than the sick, cranky, lethargic side of her. And, of course, I don't want anyone else to get sick.

So, please luck fairy, smile upon us and let this sniffle evaporate into thin air. I promise to be a good girl!

In good news, I finally heard that C will be able to get the flu shots on Monday. Now I just have to worry about getting myself the flu shots. While my PCP agreed that it's important for me to get the shots so I don't miss any of my treatments, she had nothing to offer me. This is all getting pretty ridiculous. I'm surprised there isn't a flu shot black market cropping up. I can see the dealers: "I'm holding oxycontin, crystal meth and flu shots...." And is everyone sick of calling, obsessing and talking about the dearth of flu shots yet? I sure as hell am. I guess it's still better than being sick of everyone having the flu. But it's just given New Englanders another thing to b*tch about for a good part of the winter besides the weather. And I don't think we actually needed another thing.