I feel normal now!

A few weeks ago, the boys and I met my parents in Eagle River, WI to break in their new retirement home, a RV! We had a great time biking, swimming, playing games and making fires. Owen was on his bike probably 50% of the time we were there, while Walter jumped into the pool a good 200 times. I ended up leaving the boys with my parents while I returned to Minneapolis to finish up some freelancing I've been doing and have some time alone with Jeremy. After a few days at home, I had an urge to get back with my boys and parents, so I drove the 300 miles again and got there just in time for a 1/2 hour of tubing behind the boat with my sweet peas! That night, Owen woke up with stomach pains which continued on and off the next day. When it came time for bed he was extremely uncomfortable and after lots of time trying and only a little time actually sleeping, we headed to the ER at 4 a.m. After many tests, x-rays and all sorts of waiting, Owen was diagnosed with mono. We went back to my parents, finally got a few zzz's, bought a car DVD player and headed home. We were able to sneak in to see O's doctor before she left for a month and get a lot of questions answered and much needed peace of mind! Last week, after playing with some friends Owen told me "I feel normal now!" and we both shared huge smiles! We are still cautious and taking it a little easy, but we are certainly still enjoying summer. Health is a precious thing.