Man Flu (noun); An illness that causes the male to be helpless and sicker than any other family member. In females: a cold There is a family story that is often told about a time when my dad was sick. My mom, pregnant with me, was headed out the door to take my older sister to daycare before … [Read more...]
The Man Cold
I've always said that I'd take 3 sick children over 1 sick husband. The past 2 days have reinforced that opinion. I looked up the definition of a man cold and found the one that was most suitable for my man: A man cold is found exclusively upon the Y chromosome. This particular strand of … [Read more...]
Mom is sick, so it’s Lord of the Flies until the antibiotics kick in.
For over a week now, my throat has been constricted and achy, my mouth has been sticky, and my body has swung between too hot and too cold. For four nights I didn't sleep. If in general I am "THAT mom" then when I am sick, I am ... a disgrace. On Friday, my toddler only ate Cheerios. Well, he ate, … [Read more...]
words for wednesday on saturday-speechless
" I never get sick" me this week just before getting sick I always think that the reason I never get sick- it has truly been 10 years and I have had nothing all- is because I can't. This is the rule for people who are self employed with no staff, and single … [Read more...]
Invalid Cookery And Summer Sickness
This has been one of the most grueling parenting weeks that I can remember, barring the immediately post-partum weeks which I can't even remember now - a nifty biological trick which keeps my family growing. When my husband got home early Friday evening, I crawled into bed and basically slept for … [Read more...]