The kids are sick. AGAIN. David has a cough and runny nose and is very pitiful in general. Ian’s nose is dripping as well, so I have a feeling the pitifulness is spreading.
I’ve lost count how many times the boys have been sick this year. I hate it, but I guess it comes with the territory of playgroups and Y nursery.
But all these sick days beg the question — what on earth shall I do with two sick kids? How can I keep all of us from going crazy? Our various outings for fellowship and exercise keep us physically and mentally fit, and losing that during a sick week makes everybody a bit stir crazy.
Movies and cartoons are one option, especially when everybody is so sick that they want to be held and snuggled all day. Adding a living room tent to the mix can make that a bit more exciting option that requires at least a bit of imagination.
Ian feels well enough to play today, so while David is napping Ian is creating monkeys and stars with Play-Doh. I’m thinking once David wakes up we may have some marathon book-reading sessions.
Honestly, though, I’m dreading another week where both kids (and possibly both grown-ups) are sick.
How do you keep your brood occupied when sickness comes to call?
It sounds like you are doing great! Let me know if I can help. kaye
Craft projects, chalk drawing on the sidewalks, Cars and Tangled, library and park (germs are out in public and I won’t be held directly responsible for getting friends sick), books and books and books. Books on CD, music, dancing in twirly skirts (may or may not apply to your brood), lots and lots of snuggles and ‘organizing’ my upstairs while the kiddles play on the floor. A lot of crackers. A lot of bananas and applesauce. A lot of picking up some dinner for me, or just eating something here and there since everyone else is on the B.R.A.T. diet. Sunshine heals all grumpies (around here). I hope you all feel better! This was us last week too.