Sick.

Ugh.

I have a horrible gastric bug of some sort. On hindsight I have been struggling all week, tiredness , migraine. Yuck. Yesterday was not fun.

My poor girl has done so well, she has coped amazingly with having next to no stimulation or supervision!! K managed to amuse herself all morning, get herself snacks from the fridge and came to tell me when she was hungry for lunch, which she then helped me prepare. She picked up her toys after herself and was quiet and considerate. I am ashamed to admit that she made me more than one drink of water/juice and I was very appreciative. She is 4! Thankfully my Dad was able to drive her to and from nursery, so the poor girl at least got some fun in the afternoon. Thanks Dad.

While I was lying in bed, I could hear the sounds of my house, my family.I often wonder what it would be like to look in on my family as a stranger and I can honestly say that last night I would have liked what I saw.  Sure there are days moments where I yell and am less than a good person. There are lots of times where the kids argue and fight. Our home is rarely quiet but I would hope that the majority of noise is happy busy noise.

 Last night, all I heard was contentment. I could hear my sweet husband juggling. Cooking in the kitchen while chatting to K, tidying up before bathtime while helping Fraser with his maths homework. He took K for a little stroll to post a letter. K came back with a bag full of crunchy autumn  leaves to cheer me up, and also a photo on Daddy's phone to show me her crunching through the leaves because I hadn't been well enough to leave the house. Reading a bedtime story and giving night night kisses. He is a good guys,.

I am feeling a little better today, well enough to get up and dressed and lay on the couch instead of in my bed.  K and I made a little soup using this big guy

And I am trying to decide if I have enough energy to begin making tea. It is pork chops (my favourite!) I will hopefully be feeling well enough to eat it too. I am looking forward to being able to do normal things without feeling faint, and also without having to wear disposable gloves to cook! (they are bright green and super sttractive LOL) I would hate to pass this yucky bug onto my favourite people. They are the best.