After Matthew came down at 9:30 Saturday night with, um, stomach issues, we determined there was enough virus running through our family to warrant a day off from church. Frankly, the thought of how I would feel if my kid was in class with Peter (given the nasty-looking rash on his face) was enough to keep him home. One week won’t hurt anybody.
Instead, we had a really nice family day. In fact, it felt a little like a vacation, especially since we haven’t all been home together for the last few weeks. I am so thankful God cares about the details of our lives – even our emotional well-being.
Here are some highlights from our day:

Father teaches son to use ping-pong gun...

...so that son can use ping-pong gun on brother!
I have more highlights to post, but it’s late and I’m headed to bed. I’ll try to put up the pictures of Peter’s rash tomorrow. It really just looks like a sunburn, and now it’s migrated to his legs, just as predicted. Oh, internet, what would I do without you???
Peter, I need a day off from work. Will you come over and give me the rash?
But then again, maybe Grandpa wouldn’t let me stay home. Guess I’d just have to come to your house. Your parents know what to do to take care of the rash. Then I could play with your ping pong gun. My daddy didn’t buy me one. May I use yours?