It has been a rough few weeks of sleep in this house. Scarlett has had this horrible cough due to environmental allergies - and it has lasted at least three weeks now. We were finally getting back in to the groove of sleeping, when I wake up with snot flowing and a headache like no other.
I took Scarlett to the doctor today, to prove to John and that she does not have pneumonia. (which by the way she does not.) The doctor recommended saline up the nose throughout the day and a decongestant at night. That's all fine and dandy until of course you try to get drops up a 2.5 year old's nose. If you have not had this joy, it plays out like this:
Me (not feeling well myself): Scarlett lay down like the doctor showed you.
Scarlett (hesitant): Ummmmmm.... I don't think so.
Me: Scarlett please lay down.
Scarlett: Nope. (runs and slams a door)
Me (knocking on door): Please hunny. The doctor said it will help your cough.
Me (opening door, grabbing Scarlett, laying her down, pinning her legs): Scarlett PLEASE.
Scarlett - SCREAAAAAAAAMING..... "NOOOOOO MOMMY!! no drops!"
Me (the battle has begun. I try pinning legs, arms, head, anything I can, but getting a DAMN DROP in her nose is impossible) : Scarlett - Mommy really needs to help your cough get better.
so on and so on.....
needless to say, after much bribery, one drop made it into one nostril. I gave up.
I then let Scarlett watch a cartoon on netflix for 2 hours while Emmett and I napped.
John is on nostril duty tonight.
The resolutions are picking up from April 25th (Wednesday) :)
Wednesday's resolution: Don't try counting your blessings, there are too many - just enjoy your time with them.
Thursday's Resolution: Make sangria. (We are saving this for the next party!)
Friday's Resolution: Go to bed early.
Saturday's Resolution: Visit the farmer's market. (And purchase all local meat and veggies!)
Thank you to Hunter Cattle - we purchased fresh beef, pork, and chicken! And a shout out to the couple running the sweet pea (and other veggie) booth - you gave us the BEST recipe for the sweet peas! We threw thm into the crockpot, covered with water, and layered on top all of our left over bbq (or you can use bacon) - set it on low and let it o all day long!
Sunday's Resolution: Walk the dog - a real walk.
Monday's Resolution: No wine or beer tonight.
Tuesday's Resolution: Make a baked potato. (Easy enough - we covered ours with beans, brisket, and cheese!)
Wednesday's Resolution: Dance outside. Watch out BOOTCAMPERS - we are dancing in the park tomorrow!!!
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