Cold | Jendi's Journal

An Ounce of Prevention…

…is worth a pound of cure. That quote by Benjamin Franklin popped into my head this morning. We are all fighting colds/coughs and I’m planning on taking it easy today.

This morning I sat for 20 minutes and read while my munchkins played together. It was quiet and peaceful. Are you jealous? Don’t be – that’s a rare occasion for me.

It was rest for my body, my mind, and my ears. Sometimes we need that – if we’re a mother or not.

Along the same line is this post on Solitude by Anne. I think it’s “just a part of me” also.

Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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I’m still fighting the cold/flu virus. It’s weird how much it affects my ability to think up great posts. Most would say that I never had that ability in the first place. I totally agree.

I won’t go into the details, but that virus and I have been battling since Friday. Sunday was my weakest day, but I rallied my defenses and re-launched my attack. I’m back to just cold symptoms now. Still no fun.

Yesterday I was wondering if I should be wearing a doctor’s mask. Not to protect me, but to protect my kids. Maybe gloves and a face shield…

“Mommy, I hit my head. Please make it better.” Sniffle, sniffle. I kiss the boo-boo and run for another tissue.

“Would you read me this book?” “Okay.” Cough, Hack, Wheeze. “One day…” Then run for a tissue and another hand washing.

“What’s for lunch?” “Here’s your hot dog.” Aa-choo. Eyes are watering. Run for tissue, wash hands, come back, cut food, sniffle, sniffle…

Maybe their immunity is built up because they had it right before me. I pray it’s so.

P.S. Are you wondering why I was running for tissues? I’m keeping the sole remaining tissue box in the bathroom so I can wash my hands right away. If not, the kids will ask for something and I will get sidetracked.