I guess it's that time of year. A few weeks ago Kira came down with the flu. Then last week, Chris got sick...he got it the worst of all of us, and had to take a day off work to just sleep. Jasper was very sick last weekend too. A few days ago Owen started with the fever and cough and sore throat, and today I find my throat is sore and scratchy, and I feel weak and dizzy...humph. I thought I was going to fight it off, but I guess not. Perhaps it has something to do with getting only about 5 hours of (broken) sleep the last couple of nights.
Amazingly, Amy has not gotten sick...surprising considering the number of kisses she gets on a daily basis!
Last weekend when I was walking quickly into the grocery store an elderly gentlemen took one look at me, made a gesture moving his hands towards the ground and said (with a smile) "Slow down! Slow down!" I didn't respond; it sort of stunned me for a moment, but once I was in the store I got it and started giggling. I must have looked silly speed walking into the store so seriously. I resvoled anew to stop rushing around and start taking on my daily tasks at a gentler pace.
This sickness has certainly forced me to maintain that resolution. The way this flu bug has picked us off one at a time, and then lingered...we have had sickness in the house for weeks now and it's still going. We haven't gone anywhere (other than me to the grocery store and Chris to work), and our homeschool activities have been put on hold...we've all just been basically hibernating here, reading, relaxing, playing video games, making paper snowflakes...actually it's been rather nice, fevers and runny noses aside.
I put some winter and Christmas books into a thrifted basket...I rather like how it looks. (Once the holidays are over, these books will go away until next year.)
My Christmas shopping is done too, which helps me to feel relaxed--although I haven't made any headway on the quilt. I thought I would just try to do the top and give that to Jasper on Christmas morning, but alas! When I went to press the very first seam with the iron, the fabric wrinkled and melted. I guess some of the scraps I had received were polyester. I am not sure if it's a good idea, but I have decided to proceed, and just keep the iron on low...wish me luck. :)
Today we woke up to the very first snow fall--it's the first time the snow has stayed on the ground, anyway. As I was looking out of the window at the lovely snow-covered branches I saw two "V" formations of Canada geese flying due south. I guess winter is truly here...and like every year, now is the time to put on some slippers and spend some quiet, restful time in the house. I'm going to be shutting down our Etsy shop for a holiday break in a few days, too, and I'm looking forward to that.
I do hope though, that we'll be free of this flu bug before Christmas arrives! Has anyone else been hit by the flu?
So sorry to hear you've been hit by the flu, but it sounds like you're enjoying some much needed downtime. I enjoyed reading about your encounter with the elderly gentleman at the grocery store. A Christmas angel, perhaps? ;)
Posted by: Leah | December 9, 2011 at 07:53 PM
One thing that I have found that truly helps with colds and flus is simply drinking lots and LOTS of water. It really does help flush out all of that stuff a lot faster, helps you get over the whole thing quicker and... it's cheap. The only bad thing about this is the fact that there is an awful lot of bathrooming! lol
Now, something I have already tried, twice now, is raw honey (honey that is produced in your area is best) and cinnamon. I use Buckwheat Honey. I just learned about this preventive tip, but so far it seems to really be helping me. [Please keep in mind that honey is not safe for children under 1 year (12 months) of age.]
I wish you and your family much more health through the season and throughout the new year.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and yours. :-)
Here's where I read about honey and cinnamon:
http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/09/honey-and-cinnamon-a-simple-cold-home-remedy-that-kids-love.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HealthHomeAndHappiness+%28Health,+Home,+and+Happiness%29
Posted by: Lesa | December 10, 2011 at 08:02 PM