Does it make me a bad Mommy to admit that I like it when my little girl is sick? Not when she’s *really* sick, of course…when she’s just a little bit under the weather. It makes her unspeakably sweet and cuddly! Like today.
She woke up a little late this morning and seemed happy enough. But within 15 minutes I knew something was not right. My mile-a-minute little bundle of energy was content to snuggle in my arms and lay her head against my shoulder. Miss I’m-Not-Scared-of-Anything was frightened by the cat running past and by her cup falling off the table. I asked her “are you sad today, Nadia?” and she nodded with her bottom lip quivering as those gorgeous blue eyes filled with tears.
Well, that about broke me heart!
I took her temp next, and she did have a bit of a fever. I asked her if she had any boo-boos and she said no, so that’s good.
We had planned on playgroup at the park, but I decided to skip it and we settled in for a cozy day at home instead. I flipped on PBS, and Nadia was content to snuggle up beside me on the couch and watch the full half-hour of Caillou and almost all of Barney. She *never* does that! And when I had to get up for the phone, she just laid there on the couch hardly moving, eyes a little bit glassy. But she talked about what we were watching and she got especially excited about a segment with a puppy dog!
At lunch, she literally well asleep mid-bite! I’m hoping she’ll wake up from her nap a little more perky.
I’m sorry she’s not feeling well, but I don’t think it’s anything too serious…and I really do enjoy the extra hugs and snuggles! The older she gets the busier she gets, so I miss those sweet times. It’s nice to cuddle up with her and read books and talk. She’s extra affectionate today, too, handing out lots of kisses.
I do hope she’s feeling better tomorrow, as it’s our company picnic and everyone has been asking to see her!
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