Five Things I Must Have When I Have a Cold...

Leo has gifted me with his cold. Lovely and miserable.

The good news is that I have kept up with my workouts. I'm pretty sure Jillian would give me a high five for that one...

Back to my must haves and what has kept me somewhat in a great mood in between my sneezing and coughing.

• HGTV. Pretty sure I have recorded too many shows. Wait, there is no such thing as too many HGTV shows, right?
• Comfort foods. Totally screwed over my healthy eating with the following foods: my Mom's oatmeal cookie recipe (NOT your average oatmeal cookie, my friends. I may need to pass this one along to the rest of you...) and homemade banana bread that is to die for yummy.
• A new book. I'm currently reading Everyone is Beautiful and I LOVE it. It's a mom centered fiction book and she kind of reminds me of me. Granted I just started it, but I love when I can connect to a character. Here's a link to an excerpt from the book from Katherine Center's site.
• Coffee. Had to make more this afternoon when I was practically falling asleep. Blah.
• Tantrum free days. That's pretty much a wish. And a non reality. 
• Since I put in a wish I'll throw in a 6th must have. Lots of comfy pillows and blankets. Heaven for my aching body when I finally manage to get some sleep.

So there you have it. My must haves...well, one was a wish, but wishes do come true sometimes, right?

What are some things that you need to survive when you get sick? Can't wait to see--and add them to my list!

Dear Cold...

Dear Cold,

I felt you coming on to me the other nite.  I was up late and felt it.  You know, the pain in my throat--which also was my first symptom of The Swine....

I woke up yesterday and you must have decided that you would stay awhile.  The tingly nose, the sneezing, the box of Kleenex that has been used, the coughing, sore throat, stuffed up nose, and what feels like the worst ear pain ever has taken over my existence.

And Cold?  That's fine if you want me to be your place of residence.  But visiting poor Madelyn?  She's a baby...how about you leave her alone soon, okay?  And while you're at it skip over Isabella and especially Leo....

Lord knows the last thing this house needs is the presence of the well known Man Cold. 

That's all now.  Please let me sleep tonite....oh--and food?  I want to taste that again, too.


Thanks {for nothing....},
One miserable Mommy