Sick Kid, Sick Mom

I remember having the throw-up flu when Cody and Morgan were very little--you know, the "watch-their-every-move-so-they-don't-drown/poison themselves/electrocute themselves" stage. Tim was out of town, and it was just plain miserable to have to keep track of them and be sick at the same time!

I woke up with a fever and headache this morning, and it was so nice to be able to just eat a little bit, take some medicine, and go back to sleep. I didn't have to worry about anything (except the darn phone that wouldn't quit ringing!!). Quite a contrast from years ago.

Advice to moms with young children--if you don't feel well, do all you can to find someone to take care of your kids for the day! If this is not possible, give yourself permission to do all things the easy way. Cereal for each meal (unless your husband will get take out for supper). Forget laundry and cooking. Let the kids watch movies alllll day--their brains will not be permanently damaged from just one day of that! Let them "take care" of you by rubbing your back, feet, legs, or hands (they'll enjoy doing it even more if you let them use lotion). If they like to play "waitress", order simple meals like soda and crackers. If all else fails, bribe them! Or, assign chores every time they wander away from where you've told them they could be.

And ALL moms--if you know a friend is sick, offer to take care of her kids for the day, or even for just a few hours! The sick mom will be forever greatful to you for coming to her aid in times of need.

Cody is still very tired from his mono. One of the phone calls today was from the doctor's office, checking to see how he was doing. Since he told them his throat still hurts, the doctor has prescribed an antibiotic. He did go see his cattle, very briefly . . . but now he's asleep again.

Since he'll be mostly at home for more than another week, today I ordered him a Chronological Bible--one that has all the Bible readings in the order in which they were written. I have a Chronological Bible and I'm really enjoying it--reading the events in the order in which they happened has given me a new view of the Bible. I (jokingly) told him that he has to start with the January 1st reading and catch up by the end of next week . . . but I don't think I'll hold him to that! He's bored, though, so this will give him something constructive to do. Besides text on his phone, haha!