Marco's fever

Marco had serious fever last nite.
I think it was the highest I'd seen in a while, beating my own recent bout.
38.8 degrees. Scared me in the middle of the nite.
His whole body was like, scorching hot.

But the interesting thing about kids is... they are still so happy even when ill.
They may be a bit subdued & needy/clingy, but you have to be their mum to notice.
Anyone else will think they are fine, playing and still in good spirits.
We adults pale in comparison.

By the afternoon though, he seemed slightly better.
His body temperature felt more normal to the touch and i was relieved.

At the back of my head, i was thinking:
"Thank goodness i'm not working today. If not, what would i have done? Rushed home in the middle of work? Be all distracted/moody/guilty at work? Can't imagine!!!"