So here we are in lovely Orlando! The weather is divine. The Disney hotel is very fun. We've got a Toy Story theme in our room. We bought a new stroller and it was worth the millions we paid for it. We've got four days ahead of us. That's the good part.

Now let us delve into the not so good.

Yesterday I was horribly sick with the flu. I had a high fever and simply could not do the packing. Our luggage hasn't arrived yet, so who knows what we'll end up with in our bags. I wasn't quite coherent, packing what I could. I tried to put Cedric in charge of most of the packing, but he always works until the minute before we leave, and I don't think he's planned a vacation in seven years.

So, half an hour into our drive to the airport, I ask "Do we have the tickets?" Eighteen minutes later, having driven an average speed of 80mph, we're back at our house to collect the tickets. Forty-five minutes later, we're at the airport. Unfortunately, we're three minutes late for the final check-in. I'm not joking, three minutes - though the agent told me tersely "Six!" No, but it was three. Anyway, four hours later we're on a flight to Orlando. Lou is acting truly unwell. Fifteen minutes into the flight, he vomits blueberry yogurt, which I manage to catch in my cupped hands. He vomits through the whole flight. Meanwhile, the combination of congestion and changing cabin pressure is sending stabbing pains through my ears. Two hours later, I think I've mostly recovered my hearing. Lou and Cedric are sleeping. I hesitate to wake anyone, though my stomach is growling. I haven't really eaten in two days.

But, you know, I'm sure we'll all feel better by morning. At least, we had better. We've got the whole Magic Kingdom to see!

Well there we go.

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Oh My. I hope you are feeling better. If it's any consolation, the news is boasting that DePauw Campus has the worse reported cases of flu in Indiana. I hope you are all having a great time and you got to enjoy a breakfast with a Disney character. The weather here is depressing. Rain, Ice and Snow. Enjoy Florida. Know that I am really jealous. Miss and Love you guys.