Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sick Household

I'd love to add another mildly amusing tale of life in Shanghai, but frankly, I'm just too tired today. Morgan is sick yet again with a phlegmy cough, moderate fever, and general grumps. To top it off, I now have the cough and a mild fever and simply feel crappy. But, since moms generally can't allow themselves time to be sick (especially stay at home moms, like myself), mine gets shoved to the backburner while I take care of Morgan.


I thought we were doing really well this morning because Morgan wanted to eat. I gave her a pedialyte freezy pop first and she ate about half. Then, an hour later she wanted cereal. I though, "Great, she's feeling better: asking for food and playing a little." Unfortunately, I tempted fate a little too much. Lulled into a false security of general improvement, I got us dressed for the cold and decided to take a walk. Not far away from our compound, Morgan started crying and wanted to be held, so I picked her up while she proceeded to cough and hack for a few moments. Then, as you might have guessed, up came the cereal - all over Morgan, me, and yes, the sidewalk. So, the next time I think about complaining about the smells of Shanghai, I'll gently remind myself that my hands aren't exactly clean.


1 comment:

jill p said...

Glad you've started to blog. I think of you and Morgan (and yes, sometimes Bob, too) often. Drove by your mom's old house last week (en route to Glendale-Feilbach for an assembly). We're sick, too. But there's not been any vomiting...yet. Hang in there!