This morning, very early, Sunny and I got an e-mail from Alicia – Ella’s preschool teacher. The e-mail said…”Read the blog. That rash sounds like Fifth’s disease. It’s not a disease it’s just what it’s called. It’s one of the childhood viruses. Did she have cold like symptoms a week or two ago? Usually the rash comes out after the fact…that’s when they start getting better. So, it is contagious and in adults it causes serious fatigue and achiness all over your body especially your joints! Fun!”Well Alicia, not only are you an incredible teacher and person, you are a skilled diagnostician. We called the doctor, described what was going on, and they said it is “slap cheek virus” also known as “Fifth’s disease”. They said that she could go about her regular day since the rash is out, but we let her stay home from school today. I Ella watched “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” and then played, did some artwork and made a card for Ella’s swimming instructor. Thursday will be their last lesson. Here are some pictures from the first part of the day.
It looks a lot worse than it feels. It hasn’t been bothering Ella at all.
Here is the card that Ella made for Megan, her swimming teacher. When I came home from work, Ella looked so much better than when I left her. She was in a great mood. We listened to the soundtrack of the original Broadway Annie and built a Lego village. Sunny had to go to an event tonight and since she’s the cook in the family, Ella and I went across the street to Amici’s (Ella’s second time this week). Ella had pizza instead of pasta so at least she mixed it up a little. We had a great dinner and Ella was doing some great writing on the iTouch. Check out the video at the end.
Huge smile on Ella’s face while she was listening to Annie.
Playing tag on the way to Amici’s.