When One Is Sick, All Get Sick
Last week Leif got a cold. Some coughing, a little runny nose, and a lot of crabbiness. We tried to make sure he had enough fluids and took some cough medicine, but kids just do their own things. Leif is feeling a little better, but he still easily gets crabby, I think part of that is his age. Well I got the cold and I think Aleece is not feeling too well, and oh yea Kalven now is coughing and has a runny nose.
Taking care of a sick kid is a bit of a chore, there just are not medicines out there to help, and the ones that are out there are difficult to get the kids to take. If they are feeling well you have a chance, but when they feel sick, no way! And poor little Kalven is too young for anything, we get to siphon out his nose and that’s it. Add all of this on top of me not feeling well and we have some, not-so-fun nights. At least everyone goes to bed early.
I know, this is all part of the joys of parenting. I am not belly aching by any means, I knew stuff like this would happen long before even trying to have kids. It’s just nice to get some of this out though. Over all my kids have some phenomenal health and I give thanks for that.
Oh, and did I mention that Aleece gets to get away this weekend? Yep she is going up north for the weekend with her best friend and they are going to get a short break. I am glad she can have some adult time that does not involve working.