Things you miss when everyone is well

Kate's been under the weather for the past few days and, as such, we pretty much laid low this weekend. She's not sick very often and I'd never wish for her to be sick, gut I was thinking this weekend about what we would have missed out on if she hadn't been sick.

• Watching Toy Story 3 ten times. I know you think I'm exaggerating, but I'm really not. I know this movie by heart now. I think my favorite part is when Barbie and Ken meet for the first time, "I love your leg warmers!"
• Extra snuggles and hugs. Cleaning a child up repeatedly in the middle of night seems to endear you to them in a special way. Kate's been very giving with her hugs. 
• Appreciating sleep when it comes back. I think we had started to take sleep for granted again. This weekend was a good reminder of how wonderful a good night's rest can be.
• The preciousness of seeing your child bounce back and be her normal healthy self. Seeing her run around the yard, pick on her little brother, eat two hot dogs for dinner and want to stay up late.

May those of us who have healthy children never, ever, ever take their health for granted. I see and hear of families with children who suffer from all manner of illnesses and I know "but for the grace of God go I."