Day 51/366

So my younger one had a slight temperature last night and again did not sleep well so she did not go to school today. We went for a small walk to the nearby park on our way home. A quick one and then we got back home. She was happy that we did not come back straight home as she was missing her sister and did not feel particularly excited being at home. She is definitely much better than yesterday but still not fully recovered. I hope and pray she gets better soon.

I did not get to do my workout today as my younger one wanted me to be with her or do things with her. So we decided to do some cooking together instead. I made a homemade version of chocolate milk powder mix (similar to the Nesquick) and she helped me weight and pour the in the ingredients. We then read some books and gave a proper bath today as she hadn't had one yesterday. After her bath she was so ready to sleep that I really did not have to try but she did ask me to lie down with her today too. I decided to take my afternoon nap with her too and remembered to put an alarm so that I don't over sleep. I woke up after 30 mins and today, she woke up before I went to wake her up. I hope it is a sign that she is getting better. (fingers crossed). Her usual daily activities in the morning as not very different but the only thing she is not doing is going to school. I think having kept her at home, she got the rest her body needed and that has helped in her recovery. She said she would like to go to school tomorrow and I truly hope she does.

We went to pick my older one from school and got home. We spoke to our family back home for a while. Technology has made our lives so much easier especially during times when we are so far away from family. I made dinner (picture above) and by then Appu was back home from work too. We watched 'Hells Kitchen' on television for a while before the girls did their bedtime routine. The show is a new found family entertainer. We all equally enjoy watching it and commenting while we do. Appu put the girls to bed and I finished off some work in the kitchen before we both went to bed.

It has been an exhausting 2 days at home since my younger one is sick. I hope and pray she feels better soon and gets to go back to school and meet her friends. When your child is unwell, it automatically puts your energy levels very low and then it is all them that you can think of. You are 24/7 looking after them and just being by their side. They become more clingy and want you by their side all the time. It is especially hard when you also need to finish off the house chores and have to take care of another child too. But it has not been too bad either. Like I had mentioned, my younger out of no other choice was forced to come with me for dropping and picking my older one and she never once complained. You sometimes over look the blessings you have when you tend to look at life in a larger picture. I try and keeping telling myself to be more aware and thankful for the many blessings that I have been given.

You should do too.

Love

Ammu