Snuffles, coughs and sneezes

The 'fun jar' has well and truly been pushed aside this week and enter: the dreaded flu.

The type of flu that hits the whole family at once, the type of flu that has children vomiting at midnight and high temperatures that won't go away for days. The type of flu that makes, not just your body ache and your head pound, but your hair hurt.

For days the kids and I have been set up on the lounge. Staying in our pajama's all day long, little bodies lost in piles of pillows and blankets. On the coffee table by our side: the remote control, the phone, panadol, water bottles and a box of tissues. On the floor, more water bottles and a pile of tissues.

Mr Moo had a day off too, in fact I haven't really seen him for days. He has emerged from bed only to go to work or for me to give him chicken soup and spiced ginger tea.



In the mist of it all, I did manage to make a little doll. There really is only so much ABC kids a mother can take (especially when they are sick themselves). The stitching and stuffing was a happy diversion. Although I must say, my foggy brain did make for quiet a bit of unpicking.



So without further ado, please meet Nurse Hilda. A soothing, gentle soul, who brings peace, happiness and big cuddles to little ones when they need it most.

She has worked hard this week.

I hope that the first week of your school holidays (if you are on holidays) has been a better one.

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