Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Bits and Pieces of Our (Sick) Days



Current Hot Commodities at Our House: 

Soap
Water
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
Pillows and Comforters 
The Couch
Naps
Thermometers
Acetaminophen
Sympathetic, motherly sounds and gestures, such as sighs and head shaking
Sympathetic motherly phrases, such as "You poor baby!"
Books
Videos
Mp3 players
Computer puttering
Chicken Soup
Water, water, water
The Phone (my connection with other human beings who are not my family and are not coughing)
M&Ms (not for sick children, of course -- medicine for Mom)

4 comments:

sarah said...

you have my sympathies. get well soon.

Just Mom said...

Oh yeah, chocolate is an absolute must in times like these. :-D

Faith said...

Hope everyone gets well soon!

Lynch Family said...

I hear you! Went to the store yesterday for more Kleenex . . and a nice red wine!