Scrumptious boyChicken soup and the BRAT diet that have provided singularly stay-put sustenance. The kids caught a yucky g.i. bug that has been going around. This made for a surplus of laundry and carpet cleanings. But throughout the week, I could count on these food choices to stay down/in (for the most part). For the record, scraping banana throw up out of the floor was easily the grossest thing I've ever, ever had to do. The kids seem to be doing better today. A great blessing. And I adored giving the kids lots of mommy love this week. Both Grace and Grant prefer their daddy to me, hands down. This doesn't stop me from smooching on them all day long while dad is at work. Usually my affections are met with an "Aw, gee ma" kind of reaction. Yes, even from Grant. But while they were down and out this week, not only were my affections met favorably, they were requested.
Productivity Somehow, I managed a couple of those magical days where kids nap on time, and the phone doesn't ring off the hook, and no major crises arise elsewhere in life. I had a sizable list of things to do around the house and got most of it done. I was especially motivated after my relaxing Wednesday night and Thursday totally rocked. Cori and I finished up with our touch up painting yesterday. I feel much more calm about putting the house on the market now. Not that we know when that is going to happen yet. But it is coming soon, I'm sure. Now I feel ready(ish).
My right to vote What a crazy election. I've never been less impressed. But regardless of my opinions of the candidates and my disgust with the pundits I was immeasurably grateful to cast my ballot.
5 comments:
Oh, I'm sorry to hear Grant and Grace are sick! But how fun to cuddle them. That is a great blessing of illness. :):)
p.s. What is the BRAT diet? It sounds like something all mothers should know... :)
Hides- Fortunate is the mommy who is unfamiliar with this. The BRAT diet is basically banana, rice, applesauce, and toast. All filling things that are easy on sick tummies. I also have had success with brothy soups (chicken noodle). And of course clear juices and pediatric electrolyte stuff.
Truly for me, the worst part of kids being sick is when they are hungry. It is so hard to regulate their diet when there are good things that they want. My kids cried and cried for cheese and milk and yogurt. Every time I gave in (and we're talking little tiny amounts), they threw it up almost imediately. But all the stuff I mentioned above really helped.
Sorry the kids were so sick! I've not experienced 2 kids with GI prob at the same time. I'm sure it's "interesting." What a good attitude to be able to find blessings even during a week like this. Could you email me how you made your blogger page wide and the pictures on the side big?
Thanks for answering my question, Jeshe! I haven't heard about that, but I've wondered what's good to offer in those situations. In the past I've only come up with toast and chicken noodle soup (what sounds good to me when I'm sick), so it's nice to know other options!
How are they feeling today?
I am excited to hear about your new adventure and move. I also remember several times helping your mom when you all had the stomach flu! I never like it when my kids are sick, but I always found it nice to "have to" stay home and take care of them. Loved those times when I had a really good reason to sit and hold them and watch movies with them.
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