Blueridge Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 My girls have been sick with a nasty cold all weekend, and I was really hoping that today they would all magically run downstairs with smiles and happy voices. Not happening. I had planned a simple school morning with me doing lots of reading, but one dd dragged back upstairs and the other is asleep on the couch. Any ideas to help me perk up the :tongue_smilie: atmosphere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'd say let them be sick. Read aloud on the couch later, catch up when everyone starts feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Let them be sick. If they need to sleep, they should. School can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I also have a sick one today. I'm letting him sleep until it's time to get him dressed for the doctor's appointment (I suspect an ear infection). I hope your girls are feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ice cream Bake cookies School would be the last thing on my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Open windows. Fresh air is good. Hope everyone feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) :iagree: I sure hope they feel all better soon. I'd say let them be sick. Read aloud on the couch later, catch up when everyone starts feeling better. If you have discovery ed or other interesting educational videos, they can be enjoyable and somewhat educational. My dd always loved crafts or baking cookies.. Edited September 26, 2011 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 If my littles (and they are under 7) want to sleep, I let them! Make chicken soup and have them eat it when they awake. Then, open the windows (great suggestion!) and read aloud, put in a book on tape, or pop in Mary Poppins. I mean, how can she NOT make you a little happier. :001_smile: (If they're the right age of course.) I realize we'll reach an age here where she is not cool. :-( I just remember being so sick as a kid, and missing a good bit of school. Being allowed to watch TV or a movie was a mercy to just take my mind off the crummy feeling. I imagine a nice book on tape could do the same. Hope all the rest heals them up quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was going to suggest Jello. :) lol Everyone is suggesting food. :lol: Maybe you could make paper dolls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks for all the sweet ideas! While they were sleeping, I tidied the living room, yes, opened the windows, and then unpacked our fall decoration boxes. I prettied the table, put out all the pumpkins and hung the door wreath and found some fall silk leaves with tiny lights that I put in our front bay window. When they woke up they were feeling a little better, and were excited that the decorations were out of the box. I made some soup for their lunch with little oyster crackers. I read a short story, and then we watched a fun video on New Zealand (I want to move there!!). I made rice pudding for dessert tonight, and that was a hit...about all they ate. Hoping that tomorrow will be easier! Thanks again for the support~ Edited September 27, 2011 by Blueridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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