We are a relatively healthy group over here in the big blue house, but occasionally those relentless bugs do infilterate and cause some problems. The past day has been one of those instances. YUCK! Four down yesterday, two down during the night, and not yet sure what today will hold for us. It is short lived, but gruelilng. Last night though I was thinking about each one of my ten children and their individual bents and needs. Same bug and all different responses. Some are quiet about it and suffer in silence and try to persevere and maintain an appearance of normalcy. Some cry and beg for medicine or relief. Some just go to bed and sleep it off. And I have one who can argue and boss you around while his head is hanging over the toilet. It affects everyone differently. You can't treat them all the same or address their needs all the same because their needs are different. So I do what I can and try to love them and have compassion and help them deal with this nasty inconvenience. If you know me you know that "coddling" is not one of my strengths. I'm more of it "get over it and move forward" person, but I am trying to do better.
Anyone, looking forward to a day of tea parties and blessings to lots of little girls today. Now, I better get busy baking.
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