Last week my gorgeous girl was not herself. An evil sick bug took hold of her, and she barely moved for two days, couldn’t keep any food or drink down, and so by the second day, didn’t really speak either as she was so tired and without energy. You can read about the delights of one of those days for me here.
I hate to see my children ill, of course. Any common childhood illness is horrible, but my absolute least favourite is always a sick bug. It wipes them out, is a nightmare to keep up with with cleaning and washing and watching them to try and grab the bowl in time, otherwise it’s yet another bath and yet another hair clean. And there’s the constant nagging worry that at any hour, another of us could be struck down with it, too. Hate it.
On Saturday, things started to look up, as her temperature came back down, it’d been several hours since she’d last been sick and she was keeping down her drinks and a little bit of breakfast. Phew, the tide had turned. Which meant that to have her ask to do some drawing with Daddy felt momentous and I was so happy to see her there at the table, albeit somewhat pale still.
Sometimes she drives me mad with her constant energy and incessant chatter, but at times likes this, all I want is my crazy, wilful, daughter back. And thankfully, this moment marked the start of that.
Love the crocodile! So pleased she is getting better, it is absolutely horrible seeing them floppy and listless. Quite frightening really, even though you know they will get better. Welcome back Boo!
Yes, it’s really hard to see, as you can’t do much for them. Great to have her back to normal 🙂 And yes, I do like the croc – apparently it was the obvious thing to draw when offered a long roll of paper, so the husband informed me!
Glad to hear Boo is well and healthy again, Always a worry when they are poorly Popping over from What’s the Story & Magic Moments
Thank you. Yes, this one really knocked her about, so great to see her bouncing back now 🙂
Gosh yes, spew bugs are the worst and everyone else is on tenterhooks wondering if they’ll go down with it as well. Glad to see all is back to normal – even if that does mean incessant chatter – now! #What’sTheStory
I just hate them! I’m happy with the renewed chatter – for now..!
Ah, glad she is feeling better. Tummy bugs are so horrible.
Great drawing time with daddy.
Thank you. She’s getting more like herself each day, and she loves drawing time with daddy – he can actually draw rather than being lumbered with my poor attempts!
Oh bless her. Glad she’s on the mend. I know what you mean. Sometimes I pray for a few minutes peace and quiet but when they’re ill, you want to see them jumping around again.
Glad she’s feeling better and lovely to see her enjoying some drawing with daddy. I know exactly what you mean-sometimes their energy levels feel very full on but whenever they’re ill all you long for is to have them back to their full on little selves.
Thank you. Yes, it’s all I wanted to see – her tearing round the house driving me mad!
So glad Boo is feeling better, sickness bugs are just horrible aren’t they. You must be so relieved to have her back again. That is an impressive crocodile too! Thank you for sharing with #whatsthestory
Thank you. Yes, she’s much more herself now. I’ll pass the crocodile compliment onto the husband! Thanks for hosting x
awww honey i am so pleased she is on the mend and wanting to play and be creative 🙂
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Thank you. It’s a relief to see her up and about. Thanks for hosting x
It is horrible seeing them ill, although it’s great to snuggle up and have lots of cuddles. Glad she’s on the mend. I expect she’ll be talking you to death again any day now.
It has begun! Still cherishing it, though 🙂
Ahh that is so so true – little Z is like this, complete ball of energy which is so tiring. But the minute he’s ill I just want my bouncy ball of a boy back again. Glad your little girl felt better and hopefully by now she’ll be as right as rain again.
It’s awful to see them so down and struggling, so I just count down the hours until she can play again.
awww bless her, glad to hear she is on the mend. Love her butterfly!
Thank you. Yes, I was impressed with that butterfly, too!
Oh, I’m so glad she’s feeling better. Sick bugs are the worst 🙁 Hope you all stay clear of it too! Love the photo, great fun doing big pictures like that x
Thank you. She’s loads better, though still not quite right. Oh, she loves getting her paper roll out and getting creative 🙂
So glad she is better – any child illness makes me feel so helpless… and I love the crocodile 🙂
Thank you, they are really hard to watch. Yes, that crocodile got a lot more detailed and impressive looking, too!
aahhh poor sweetie – glad she’s on the mend now x
Thank you. Yes, she’s much brighter now 🙂
Oh that is magic. We hate seeing L ill and she is currently teething so that is making her a bit of a grumpus. Glad your daughter is feeling better and I hope she continues to get stronger. X
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Thank you. Yes, Little Man’s Ben suffering with his teeth this last week or so, too – horrible to see them suffering. Hope your LO is cheerier soon x
Nothing so worrying as when our kids are sick. Glad to hear she’s on the mend and hopefully you’ll get a chance to recover from it too.
No, it’s horrible to see. Thanks, she’s definitely on the up x