Just when I was taking notice that I have not been sick with anything for the past two months, I got a sore throat on Tuesday. Booooo...
It started with a strange sensation in my throat in Sunday, which I ignored. Monday was good, but on Tuesday there was definite irritation. I've been taking Oregano drops, gulping spoonfull sof honey and lathering Vicks on my nose and around my chest for the past few nights, which has helped, but today my nose has started to drip. It's evolving.
The thing about this cold is that it's so mild. I've had some doozeys in the past year, but this one is just present enough to be annoying. A little sore throat here, a little nasal drip there, a tiny bit of fatigue all around, but really not al lthat bad. Like I said, just annoying. I suppose this better than the full-blown variety.
Anyhoo... I'm hoping it will be short lived. I'd like to enjoy the upcoming weekend rather than spend it in bed.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Blue lipped mischief maker
I am constantly amazed at the amount of mischief a little kid can get into even when they're at arms length away.
The other day I was washing some dishes at the sink and had the dishwasher running while Lauren was buzzing around my feet. The dishwasher, by the way, is literally a foot away from the sink. After warning her not to touch the dishwasher buttons and swatting her away a few times so I wouldn't step on her, she suddenly burst out saying "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" I looked down and noticed that the dishwasher "Start" button was blinking.
Of course I start my own outburst saying, "Oh no Lauren! What happened? What did you press?! What button did you press?!" which prompted more "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry", and then tears. I quickly realized that she managed to open the dishwasher door, so I closed it back into place and checked the floor for puddles. Thankfully no water got out and the washer continued its cycle as normal. I suppose Whirlpool had meddling toddlers in mind when they made this model.
Later that afternoon I was in the office with Lauren typing at the computer while she was playing with crayons and paper. Again, no more than a foot away from where I was sitting. I glanced over and saw that she had glue ink smeared all over her lips and fingers. And not just any ink. Lauren had gotten hold of the cue tips that I was using earlier to mop up ink that had spilled from a cartridge in my printer. The stuff stains badly (I myself already had blue stained hands) so of course I burst out saying "Oh no Lauren!" while she started up with "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" as I whisked her into the bathroom and proceeded to scrub her face and fingers. I noticed then that she had put the cue tips in her ears too.
The stuff finally came off after several minutes of vigorous scrubbing with lots of soap. Thank goodness I caught her in the act and the ink was still wet. Any longer and she would have had blue lips, fingers and ears for days.
Some parents say that they have eyes in the back of their head and can see everything. I'm still waiting for my extra eyes to sprout.
The other day I was washing some dishes at the sink and had the dishwasher running while Lauren was buzzing around my feet. The dishwasher, by the way, is literally a foot away from the sink. After warning her not to touch the dishwasher buttons and swatting her away a few times so I wouldn't step on her, she suddenly burst out saying "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" I looked down and noticed that the dishwasher "Start" button was blinking.
Of course I start my own outburst saying, "Oh no Lauren! What happened? What did you press?! What button did you press?!" which prompted more "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry", and then tears. I quickly realized that she managed to open the dishwasher door, so I closed it back into place and checked the floor for puddles. Thankfully no water got out and the washer continued its cycle as normal. I suppose Whirlpool had meddling toddlers in mind when they made this model.
Later that afternoon I was in the office with Lauren typing at the computer while she was playing with crayons and paper. Again, no more than a foot away from where I was sitting. I glanced over and saw that she had glue ink smeared all over her lips and fingers. And not just any ink. Lauren had gotten hold of the cue tips that I was using earlier to mop up ink that had spilled from a cartridge in my printer. The stuff stains badly (I myself already had blue stained hands) so of course I burst out saying "Oh no Lauren!" while she started up with "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" as I whisked her into the bathroom and proceeded to scrub her face and fingers. I noticed then that she had put the cue tips in her ears too.
The stuff finally came off after several minutes of vigorous scrubbing with lots of soap. Thank goodness I caught her in the act and the ink was still wet. Any longer and she would have had blue lips, fingers and ears for days.
Some parents say that they have eyes in the back of their head and can see everything. I'm still waiting for my extra eyes to sprout.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
So it seems I was a bit quick in thinking that it would be an early biking season.
The city got a big 'ole dumping of snow last week. For the whole day it snowed and snowed and snowed. It was very impressive actually. I should have known though. I've lived through over 30 winters in this country and it's never really over until it's OVER. Like in May. Even though calendars everywhere had March 20 marked as "First Day of Spring".
Ah well. It does seem to be warming up a bit. Hopefully enough for me to pull out the bike for real by next week.
The city got a big 'ole dumping of snow last week. For the whole day it snowed and snowed and snowed. It was very impressive actually. I should have known though. I've lived through over 30 winters in this country and it's never really over until it's OVER. Like in May. Even though calendars everywhere had March 20 marked as "First Day of Spring".
Ah well. It does seem to be warming up a bit. Hopefully enough for me to pull out the bike for real by next week.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Bike rider!
I rode my bike to work this morning. What a lovely sententence that is!
First time ever riding in March (in adulthood) and it was nice! I made great time too - about the same as if I drove. My legs must have been so excited to be riding again, but I have a feeling I'll be really feeling it tomorrow. Oh well, it was worth it.
May 1st is my usual ride to work start date, but last yeat I managed to start in April. And now mid March for this year. Global warming? I don't know, but I'm not complaining.
I overheard that the temperatures will be nice next week too so maybe I should get on over to the bike shop for a tune-up. Spring is here!
First time ever riding in March (in adulthood) and it was nice! I made great time too - about the same as if I drove. My legs must have been so excited to be riding again, but I have a feeling I'll be really feeling it tomorrow. Oh well, it was worth it.
May 1st is my usual ride to work start date, but last yeat I managed to start in April. And now mid March for this year. Global warming? I don't know, but I'm not complaining.
I overheard that the temperatures will be nice next week too so maybe I should get on over to the bike shop for a tune-up. Spring is here!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Simple pleasure #5
Being indoors with a hot cup of tea and chocolate on a blustery and wet day in March.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Potty talk
This evening's conversation while in the bathroom.
Lauren: Boys have peanuts
Me: Boys have what?
Lauren: Boys have peanuts. But Daddy doesn't have a peanut.
Me: What do girls have?
Lauren: Girls have bums.
Me: So how does Daddy pee if he doesn't have a peanut?
Lauren: Oh, actually, Daddy has a peanut too.
Lauren: Boys have peanuts
Me: Boys have what?
Lauren: Boys have peanuts. But Daddy doesn't have a peanut.
Me: What do girls have?
Lauren: Girls have bums.
Me: So how does Daddy pee if he doesn't have a peanut?
Lauren: Oh, actually, Daddy has a peanut too.
Super girl
What happens when you sit your 3 year old in front of an episode of Dora for 20 minutes so you can eat a meal in peace with your husband?
She covers her face, a pillow and part of the couch in stickers and exclaims with arms outstretched, "I'm super!!"
She covers her face, a pillow and part of the couch in stickers and exclaims with arms outstretched, "I'm super!!"
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Little Miss Sunshine
Lauren is not a morning person. At least not at 6:30 in the am.
I can't blame her. I don't like getting up that early too, but if I want to be useful in getting us all ready and out of the house in time for work and daycare, I've got no choice.
C switched to an earleir work schedule at the beginning of the eyear and it's been an adjustment for all of us. The toughest time was January when it looked just as dark outside when we woke up as it did when we went to bed.
The sky is getting lighter now, but it hasn't made moring wakings any easier. Yesterday I was greeted by screams of, "GO AWAY!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!" as I tried to pull the covers off of her. I wasn't offended by this because I know firsthand that it's hard to be nice when all you want to do it sleep. I couldn't help but giggle as her little body flopped around frantically like a fish out of water as she tried to pull the covers back over herself.
This morning she clutched onto the covers before I could pull them down and punctuated her screams with "PLEASE!", which I thought was a nice touch. I have to commend her strategy, unfortunately manners don't count for much when we're on a tight deadline to get out of the house.
Just 3 more weeks until spring. I'm hoping that the new season will bring a little more sunshine to our mornings.
I can't blame her. I don't like getting up that early too, but if I want to be useful in getting us all ready and out of the house in time for work and daycare, I've got no choice.
C switched to an earleir work schedule at the beginning of the eyear and it's been an adjustment for all of us. The toughest time was January when it looked just as dark outside when we woke up as it did when we went to bed.
The sky is getting lighter now, but it hasn't made moring wakings any easier. Yesterday I was greeted by screams of, "GO AWAY!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!" as I tried to pull the covers off of her. I wasn't offended by this because I know firsthand that it's hard to be nice when all you want to do it sleep. I couldn't help but giggle as her little body flopped around frantically like a fish out of water as she tried to pull the covers back over herself.
This morning she clutched onto the covers before I could pull them down and punctuated her screams with "PLEASE!", which I thought was a nice touch. I have to commend her strategy, unfortunately manners don't count for much when we're on a tight deadline to get out of the house.
Just 3 more weeks until spring. I'm hoping that the new season will bring a little more sunshine to our mornings.
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