I am at home off work all week sick. I thought I may get a couple of home jobs done but this virus has really knocked me about. The Rambling Expat is also feeling under the weather and getting himself to work and back without much energy for much more. That means our home is total chaos. It's always chaos but this time more then usual.
Last night I dragged myself to my daughters end of year preschool concert, get-together feast and disco. I had to muster all my energy to be able to go and watch her sing and have a good time.
I was unable to prepare any food for the event so purchased 4 pizzas with a discount voucher. I thought I would only have to pay $24 for the 4 pizzas but the bill came to $40+. When I said it was too expensive they brought the price down to $36. I left the store too tired to question why and frustrated at the big hole in my wallet.
Next week is our daughters last week of preschool so I wanted these last weeks to be extra special. She is growing so fast. It feels like it was only yesterday I gave birth to her. My little mermaid who swam the parameter of the birthing pool when she came out. The Rambling Expat said it was like she was aglow in the water with the darkened surroundings. Our own magical being :-) I need to get better to be able to make all her days happy and special. Luckily my mum has been keeping her until 7:00pm each night this week to help us out. The Rambling Expat picks her up, fed, washed and ready for bedtime stories and sleep.
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Believe me, you are not ruining her life, the end of her preschool days. Quit worrying about that. The school is probably cheering because you did not prepare food in your state. Being ill is no fun. Sorry about it. She will soon have fun with you again. She will not suffer from your lack of energy. It is horrendous to feel so crummy and really want to and have time to clean house. I know the feeling.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're feeling so yucky, but I enjoyed this post. It's such a sweet trip to the special relationship you have with your precious little girl. Feel better soon!
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