Christy: ‘Stressed’ meant general, lingering fussiness and unhappiness.

justin: Clinically speaking, separation anxiety is when a toddler goes ape-shit when you try to deposit them with anyone else, whether it be grandparents, close friends or that complete stranger at the park.

Leslie: Maybe it’s because Jenn already spends all day in a hospital. She might be the real source of all the disease in the household.

BD: It really seems unfair to get this sick without being able to play shuffleboard.

Jack: I think it was the Courvoisier that finally helped Trixie shrug off the separation anxiety.

Hsin: When I was a little kid, our horses were always terribly sick.

(I saw your article in the New York Times and was waiting to comment on something I knew about — this is the first time I could work drinking into the conversation.)

Noroviruses (like the ones you hear about on the cruise ships) are, as you’ve unfortunately found out, highly contagious.

Bleach is your friend.

A few specific quotes from the page:

“Persons working in day-care centers or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents who have norovirus illness. This virus is very contagious and can spread rapidly throughout such environments.”

“Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily from person to person. Both stool and vomit are infectious. Particular care should be taken with young children in diapers who may have diarrhea.”

“People infected with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days after recovery. Some people may be contagious for as long as 2 weeks after recovery. Therefore, it is particularly important for people to use good handwashing and other hygienic practices after they have recently recovered from norovirus illness.”

Glad to see that the Xs are declining! Good for you both! And how did Jenn manage to be “X” free?