As the leaves continue to change, and a chill enters the air, things begin to change around here too. We get our flu shots, stock up on hand sanitizer, lysol wipes and then we put our little bear into hibernation.
( Hey it sounds more pleasant then isolation)
In the warmer months we tend to relax on our restrictions, and become almost careless with our actions. Go to the zoo? Have play dates? Take the kids to Meijer? Sure, why not, it's summer.
No one gets pneumonia or whooping cough when it's 90 degrees, right? We have been pretty fortunate to have avoided any major illnesses lately. With that said, it is more then luck. It is diligence, dedication and good old fashioned hard work. From not only Andy & me, but our families, and our friends.
Seeing our 3 week old baby struggle to catch her breath is an image that will forever be ingrained in the back of my head. Anytime I doubt our decision to keep Violet home, or feel bad about canceling plans with someone else, I recall how that felt and it authenticates our choice.
So friends, please understand if we are a bit isolated these next few months, it is nothing personal. while a runny nose or an occasional cough may be nothing for your kid, it can be a nightmare for ours. While we enjoy your company, and will miss out on a few exciting things over the winter, rest assured when the tulips start sprouting next Spring, the O'Learys will be back into ( healthy) action!
With the Halloween celebrations begining, and Ava and Violet's birthday celebrations ending, this marks the beginning of our "hibernation" period. The last few weeks have been fun, but with colds and flus running rampid, we are back to safe mode!!
See ya in the spring :)
