We’re all under the weather. Joe has a barking cough, Annie has a bad rash and runny nose and my throat is aching almost as bad as my ear. Joseph hardly slept all night because every time he’d fall asleep, his nose would get clogged up and he’d wake up crying in less than an hour, unable to breathe well. So I had one of my few sleepless nights last night. He’s back in bed right now; best medicine is always mummy and warmth…and a nasal aspirator.
Last night, Anne was so tired and unwell, she even curled up in my lap and slept for a while. She hardly does this anymore; she’s just too busy. And if she’s tired, she’d rather just go to her bed and crawl in. But yesterday, she crawled into my lap and we just rocked for a while. My heart was so happy. I miss these times with her.
So we’re just inside relaxing today. It’s cold but the wind is the worst. Fireplace is on, warm sweaters or jammies …or in my case, an “Everybody is somebody in Lukenbach” t-shirt….are in order. We’ll watch Dora the Explorer (aren’t I being nice?), drink pots of tea and generally hibernate for the day.
