As I wrote yesterday, one of my daughters got sick, and so we didn’t make it to our camping trip! I had a really good attitude about it for most of the day and mostly felt grateful that she got sick at home and not 2 hours away, in the desert, where we would have to completely takedown a campsite before leaving. But by the afternoon, I was feeling a little grumpy and bummed to miss an adventure we’d been looking forward to and also cooped up from being inside all day with a kid who wasn’t feeling well.
Inspired by San’s recent “Five Things That are Saving My Life Right Now” post, I decided to make my own list that was specific to sick days at home.
In no particular order:
*Emkfit videos on youtube. It’s awesome to have such a fun, silly, sweaty workout to do. I always feel happier having done the dance videos, and it really helps my mood on days when I’m at home a lot and restless
*Good books. I posted earlier this week that October was not the best reading month for me, and so I spent some time requesting books on Libby, listening to podcasts, and checking out recommendations from other bloggers. I didn’t love my first book of the month, but the second one, Homeseeking, is engrossing. Knowing that when there’s downtime, I have a good book to read helps a lot.
Having Joel home yesterday. Having a sick kid and pivoting plans is much easier when there is a second adult at home. We each get more of a chance for break, and he made a bunch of bread, which made the house smell great. He has work today, but having him home yesterday (and again tomorrow because of Veteran’s day) is great.
Audiobooks. When you are feeling sick, having a great audiobook to listen to helps make the time pass faster when you don’t have much energy. I noticed my daughter and her friend reading Junie B. Jones when I was volunteering in her class, so I downloaded the audiobook from Libby and it was nice to hear her giggling in her cozy couch nest.
Hanging out in the backyard. It was sunny and warm, but not hot and my daughter and I watched planes in the sky, birds, and butterflies.
I’m hoping mentally adding to this list today will help me to notice the good today. And also that the rest of us stay healthy!What do you like to do to make days sick days (either your own or a child's) better? Here's my youngest making her own cozy nest.
Inspired by San’s recent “Five Things That are Saving My Life Right Now” post, I decided to make my own list that was specific to sick days at home.
In no particular order:
*Emkfit videos on youtube. It’s awesome to have such a fun, silly, sweaty workout to do. I always feel happier having done the dance videos, and it really helps my mood on days when I’m at home a lot and restless
*Good books. I posted earlier this week that October was not the best reading month for me, and so I spent some time requesting books on Libby, listening to podcasts, and checking out recommendations from other bloggers. I didn’t love my first book of the month, but the second one, Homeseeking, is engrossing. Knowing that when there’s downtime, I have a good book to read helps a lot.
Having Joel home yesterday. Having a sick kid and pivoting plans is much easier when there is a second adult at home. We each get more of a chance for break, and he made a bunch of bread, which made the house smell great. He has work today, but having him home yesterday (and again tomorrow because of Veteran’s day) is great.
Audiobooks. When you are feeling sick, having a great audiobook to listen to helps make the time pass faster when you don’t have much energy. I noticed my daughter and her friend reading Junie B. Jones when I was volunteering in her class, so I downloaded the audiobook from Libby and it was nice to hear her giggling in her cozy couch nest.
Hanging out in the backyard. It was sunny and warm, but not hot and my daughter and I watched planes in the sky, birds, and butterflies.
I’m hoping mentally adding to this list today will help me to notice the good today. And also that the rest of us stay healthy!What do you like to do to make days sick days (either your own or a child's) better? Here's my youngest making her own cozy nest.
I am so sorry to hear your kiddo is sick! What a bummer. A great list of sick-day must haves, though. I love a sick nest, they are so cozy and comforting. We do the same thing with lots of blankets on a couch or chair. I usually let my kiddo watch unlimited TV, but audiobooks are a MUCH better idea! On my our sick day list of must-haves are popsicles. Sometimes I buy them pre-made, but often I will make them out of pedialyte.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely do a lot of popsicles and TV here too! I've never thought of making them out of pedialyte though!
ReplyDeleteIt's never easy when the little ones are sick. I wish I could send over a nice big bowl of the soup I'm making today for her, and maybe one for you too!
ReplyDeleteLove this list. I just listened to The Lazy Genius podcast on my way to work, and she did a save my lfe list, too, so I am double inspired.
ReplyDeleteAwww, that's too bad about missing the camping and the sick kid. Boo. You know what, I have never heard of Emkfit workouts! I shall curiously go look it up. My kids are 20 and 21 now, so those days of dealing with a sick kid are in my rearview mirror. I remember lots of Treehouse tv!
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