The gastro has again left our house in peace,

but in its wake it’s less impressive

but just as irritating sister,

the head cold,

has arrived and made its presence know.

I can hardly wait until back to school begins

and the rest of the relatives come for a visit.

The joys of having 3 children so close together

is that we can almost guarantee

a steady stream of viral visitors during

all seasons of the year.

I never get sick at work now,

only at home.

This means I’m looking forward once again to a long drive, full of hours of silence as my sinuses drain.

Hopefully,

fortune smiles

instead of smirks at me tomorrow

as I drive my oldest home.

But just in case,

I’m bringing a box of Kleenex.