So I have a new gig, one I’m very excited about. You can now find me writing a weekly column for The Sacramento Bee in their family section on Tuesdays. This week was my debut column and I give you the low down on those back to school bugs and how to prevent, recognize, and…
Tag Archive: flu
The Flu is Here
Yes, the flu is here. And by here, I mean right here in my home. Not just in my home…in me. I type this through a dripping, yet congested nose (lovely combination), muscle aches, and a fever that keeps trying to hold me down. No, I’m not looking for more sympathy…okay, maybe a little. However,…
Sick
Sore throat. Cough. Aching body. Tired. I’m sick. I don’t mean to complain but this mom is down for the count. However, as you know, moms don’t get sick days. Big Brother still has to get dressed and get to school on time. Little Sister has gymnastics and a special coffee date with her best friend….
We are all Doctor Moms
Before becoming a mother, I never considered myself a great cook, teacher, safety expert, house cleaner, party planner, or cheerleader for that matter. And yet, during this journey through motherhood, I am certainly all of these things and more to my children. As mothers, this is what we do. We assume various roles under this…
Back to School Illnesses…Please Don’t Spread the Lovebugs
On Monday, Queenie over at Planet Pink graciously hosted my post about the back to school “lovebugs”. I am re-posting it here today with a few additions because it seems some of these illnesses are sweeping through our school. As it stands, we have already had 3 absences in our short 4 weeks into Kindergarten and…
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