desperately seeking a better week
So last week was really strange. Poor little N was not herself. A bad cold + the stomach flu + a wheezing cough + a prednisone intolerance = one crabby kid. There seems to be a twinkle in her eye this morning and a tiny bit of cereal in her tummy, so we're hoping for a better week.
(she's trying to feed a baby bunny.)
I had more than a minor meltdown on Friday. My mom swooped in with a plate of spring rolls and a shoulder to cry on. Then my in-laws arrived and dear Maw Maw lovingly took over a great deal of the cuddling, nose wiping, and coaxing to eat of the sickly girl. Moms are so good. Thanks, my moms, for rescuing me, another very fatigued mom. I love you both.
Lifting my funk further were a lovely evening at the carnival and a Mother's Day brunch with the whole family here at our house. And the rolls. Of course, a big batch of cinnamon rolls never hurt anyone. Things are on the upswing.
(waiting to be frosted. yum.)
I'm still planning my shop update, but I'm going to put it off until Tuesday, the 20th. I have several things in various stages of completion, but I really don't want to stress over it this week. I just want a nice quiet week to regain our mental and physical health.
You guys take care of yourselves!
Comments
I hope she's totally better this week. I just hate it when they're sick.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | May 12, 2008 11:13 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that little N wasn't feeling well last week, and that Mama had a hard one. :( Here's hoping this week is just what you need - quiet and restful.
Posted by: amanda | May 12, 2008 11:16 AM
I hope you don't think it odd of me- since I bought the baby dolls, I check your blog occasionally, I read this post and my heart went out to you. I know where you are! Little Ones Sick, Mama needing a break, et al. I hope you have a better week and the little one too!
Your beautiful dolls sit on my daughters beds everyday (while they are gone to school) they are a treasure!
Best,
Sidney
Posted by: Sidney | May 12, 2008 12:05 PM
Glad things are on the upswing. I loved all your carnival photos on flickr. And what would we do without our moms? Mine iced birthday cake for me so I could focus on other things. :)
Posted by: laeroport | May 12, 2008 12:34 PM
This week is gonna be better, I just know it!
Posted by: beki | May 12, 2008 01:01 PM
Oh my goodness those cinnamon rolls look heavenly!
I hope everyone continues to feel better!
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | May 12, 2008 01:54 PM
how can things not get better when there are cinnamon rolls? yum. hope the sun is shining and you are enjoying it, alicia.
Posted by: erin | May 12, 2008 02:54 PM
So glad she is feeling better and YOU too!
Good that you have such sweet mama's to come help out. :)
Posted by: ANgela | May 12, 2008 03:07 PM
Sounds like quite a few nice things happened to turn your weekend around. Those cinnamon rolls alone would make me smile! Here's to sunshine and soft breezes this week.
Posted by: Leslie | May 12, 2008 03:47 PM
I remember how, when I was little, I would get hurt but wouldn't cry until I saw my mom. That still happens to me sometimes..I'll be dragging and fatigued and the minute my mom arrives with a shoulder to cry on, the meltdown begins.
funny how that hasn't changed!
wishing you a quiet, peaceful week, alicia.
Posted by: molly | May 12, 2008 04:01 PM
I am so there with you, I've had those sorts of days of late. My girls sound to have the same ailment as yours, but without the intolerance to the croup meds. 6 weeks now we've had sickness in this house - it's never going to end! I used to wonder at families who had a sickness just rotating round the house because we'd never experienced it - we have now. What lovely moments out from it though - I'll be baking today now too!
Posted by: Victoria | May 12, 2008 05:11 PM
so glad to see little N out in the sun. That's a good start to the week I think!
Posted by: Rachel | May 12, 2008 07:06 PM
I hope no one else gets sick. Is this the same one other family members had recently? (Didn't J and your hubby have something recently?)
I hope this week is much better. I mean, how can it NOT be?!?
Posted by: lera | May 12, 2008 08:38 PM
oh yes take a quiet week. take 2.
Posted by: Ella | May 13, 2008 03:19 AM
Glad your lovely girl is on the mend. Nothing quite as draining as sick kids! Love your dolls. They are gorgeous and the hair on them is so cleverly done with the ponytails and curls.
Posted by: Rosalind | May 13, 2008 06:05 AM
I am so jealous of N's hair... it's such a pure blond and that cut is one that I have always wanted to be able to pull off just just can't... *sigh*
Posted by: Amy | May 13, 2008 07:25 AM
Here is to a better week! I hope the little ones get better very soon and you can get some sewing done, i know you have been wanting to.
Posted by: Hannah | May 13, 2008 08:40 AM
What would the world be like without Mothers?! Oh wait, none of us would exist! :) Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Posted by: Our Green Nest | May 13, 2008 12:23 PM
Here's to a better week, Alicia.... you've had your hands full lately. ((hugs)) for you, honey!
I hope little N is truly on the mend. Fidget had a rough weekend, too... xoxo
Posted by: miss chris | May 13, 2008 01:27 PM
Gah. Yuck, yuckier, yuckiest. Sending you good vibes for a much much much better week.
Posted by: Amy | May 13, 2008 03:52 PM
your girl is so cute!!
I'm glad you got some family relief.
Posted by: Joanna Schmidt | May 14, 2008 07:21 AM
Sorry about the rough week. I'm glad you had your mom around to lend an ear -- moms are great for that! Take care.
Posted by: amy h | May 14, 2008 01:49 PM
Oh, thank you for linking to your recipe. I started salivating at the photo....I tried to make cinnamon rolls last week and they just didn't really work. I'll try these!
Yum!
Posted by: sarah | May 21, 2008 12:07 AM