It was a big day. Three out of the four of us have colds. Somehow Brady avoided it for the time being, but the rest of us are decently sick. Boogers are everywhere. Dekker woke up with snot crusted all over his face. He was a bit irritable, but mostly just cuddly. Laela is on her third day of being quite sad. She’s already on the lower end of how much she ‘s eating (polar opposite from Dekker!) but now she’s feeling yucky and therefore isn’t very hungry. She is furious pretty much every hour, and is calmed by milk, but takes in almost nothing. I’m trying to just remember that I’m not hungry when I’m sick, and she probably feels the same way. We all have days. Dekker isn’t eating great either, since its hard for him to breathe and eat at the same time. And I’m not eating because I’m tending to two sick children, just like every other mother would do. As I said, its been a big day.
When Dekker went down for his nap, I crocheted in the basement and watched court shows. I madly bounced Laela in her chair, which worked for a few minutes at a time anyway. Then I’d get her a bit of milk, and she’s go back to sleep. And then I’d stop bouncing her chair so she’d wake up for milk, so I’d feed her and she’d go back to sleep. Over and over and over again. I’m half finished a toque for Dekker and ready to close off another once I know how it fits its future recipient. Normally, hands free, I would have easily finished both, and probably at least one more. But not today! I’m amazed I even got that bit done! I also unpacked the dishwasher, hugged Dekker through his meltdowns without getting angry, and I’m pretty sure I even put on deodorant! So I’m calling today a success.
Tomorrow will also be big. Bigger. City day. We have a ton of running around to do. Malls, Superstore, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Carters, Costco, etc. Plus Laela is going to her first appointment with Dr. Mike. And Dekker’s glasses need adjusting. I really hope we can get everything accomplished so we don’t have to go in on Saturday too.
Anyone else having crazy deja vu? I’m pretty sure we did this exact trip a week or two ago, and it worked out that we didn’t have to go in on Saturday. Hopefully thats the case this time too!!! Pray that the fam sleeps well!