Hi Sweetie
  I'm typing this as we're both on the bed watching our separate movies. Well actually, though we're both watching the same TV series, we're watching it separately because we're on different episodes. You started to watch ahead because you were bored stiff being in bed with the mumps.
  Yes, you have the mumps--the real thing. And it's a matter of time before I get it too. Sucks knowing how contagious the darn disease is, and not knowing when I'll be getting it, or if.
  I started work on the 13th of this month, and I want to tell you, hony, that it would be a misery working through every minute of the work I do if it weren't for the thought of being able to go home to you and the kids. It's the main thing that gives me the energy and the sanity. I look at the others, and so far I don't see any of them having what we do. We have so much together, and I see that when I look out into the world. I don't want to lose it.