Chery (Great Australian Pods)I finally got some work done today. Feeling so much better than yesterday. Not quite 100% but getting there.
I'm back (sort of-ish). The wee one's illness on Friday spread to the rest of the household. He went through it relatively unscathed* but we older folks were sooo sick. Still struggling a bit with exhaustion but I'm back, baby!
We're still keeping him home for a couple more days just in case.
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The wee one was unwell today. He woke up and vomited immediately. Subdued and pale. I cancelled preschool and kept him at home. He wouldn't eat (not even an ice block) and barely took a sip of liquid until about 4pm whereupon he began to brighten up. We played cars on the floor and he managed to eat an ice block while we did so. He fell asleep in my bed clutching his bunny just after 7pm. You feel so useless when they're sick for no obvious reason and you can't make it better for them.
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We're off for a cheap early dinner (5:30pm reservation) at the local club tonight with the wee one. Driving rather than walking as is our usual wont. Too cold, too wet, and too far for the wee one*.
*I'm a bit knackered too, to be honest.
Husband and I have just been informed - by email - that we will both have to apply for WWVP cards in order to be carers for the wee one. I had one for more than a decade but let it lapse after peak Covid because I didn't think I'd need it any more. Husband has never had one. That is a task for tomorrow. We've been looking after the wee one at the request of CYF for many weeks without it being an issue. 🤷♀️
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My knee is very painful tonight - that's what happens when an arthritic grandmother ends up carrying a recalcitrant 3yo most of the way home from the park.
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We had a pretty good day at home today.
I managed to write a commissioned article and send it off before lunchtime while the wee one and Granda (husband) watched Bluey.
Played outside with the wee one in the glorious Canberra winter sun with the tonka truck and then had running races against said truck down the sloping driveway (set up log barricades against going on the road).
Husband made up a giant batch of pasta sauce, some to eat now and the rest to freeze for later. Wee one is eating his now while I fold some of the multitudinous loads of washing I did today. We'll eat our dinner a little later accompanied by a well deserved glass of wine each.
I had such a good day today...
I got myself and the wee one dressed and organised early without any drama (preschool day).
Had a late breakfast meeting in Civic that seemed to go well.
Went to the theatre and saw a fabulous matinee performance.
Had lunch afterwards with theatre friend.
Bought a great handbag - on special.
Had a meeting with CYF that seemed somewhat positive(?).
Nice quiet evening with husband and wee one with no bath or bed angst.