Treading water - time and patience

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So my b'day didn't quite go as planned - my D9 woke up this morning around 6:00am - I went down to comfort her and lie down next to her. I suddenly felt ill - high temp, room spinning etc. I must have had either a 24 hr bug or food poisoning. I've spent all day in bed or generally been unable to do anything.

We had a small dinner together at home - got a homemade card from D's - with love from D9, D6 and W. Some articles of clothing as gifts, practical but nothing of a personal nature.

W and I watched TV together tonight - nothing exciting, kind of made me think - 99% of life is routine, how do I make it more exciting for us, especially when we need to be at home - (ok tonight was not a good chance as I was still feeling the after effects of being ill).
Have an interesting couple of weeks coming up :
MC on Thurs - First session, we'll see how it goes.
W's b'day on the 16th - she's confirmed she wants to come to the B'way show, I'll get her some small gifts from the girls.
W has also suggested that the week I have booked as vacation (week before labor day) we spend doing small day trips and maybe a couple of days at the beach (one overnight at her father's house that will be empty).
She went to bed an hour or so ago - gave me a peck on the lips and said "sorry you were so ill on your b'day" - sadly I am going to bed soon in the spare room. I want to lie down next to her so badly it hurts....
I know - time and patience...