Janni is coming down with something. She woke me up last night coughing, so I went in to checked on her and she wanted to nurse. I nursed her and she went back to sleep just fine but she's had a bit of a fever and has been cranky all day.
We went to get my hair cut and I caved in and gave her a dumb-dumb that they had on the counter. She was happier and I ignored the fact that sugar is the worst thing to eat when your body is coming down with something. Our former church's pastor happened to be there getting a haircut and came to say hi to us. He has a special place for Janni in his heart because when she was about 6 months old, he was holding her and she locked eyes with him and smiled a huge smile. He was sold! So he always makes a big deal about her and she was thrilled to receive the attention.
We did a quick run to the library to pick out some books for both of us. There wasn't really anything too interesting for me, but there were plenty of good picks for Janni. I chose all of the available Eric Carle board books because she seems to enjoy the pictures and colors that he offers.
Janni being sick isn't the only thing that has been hard in our life this week. My mother-in-law is battling oral cancer. She was suppose to see a specialist today but we have yet to hear from her. This likely means that things are getting worse. Between waiting to hear news from my Mother-in-law and dealing with a cranky child, I just want a nap but I am the kind of napper that when I do manage to fall asleep during the day (which isn't very often), I wake up feeling worse than I did before I went to sleep. So, I resisted the urge and took ibuprofen instead.
Zack has to work late tonight. He is taking his Mother being ill very well but I do worry about him. He says this week has been difficult to focus on any side work and I suspect it's because of his concern over his Mother.
I just want Zack home.
I want dinner to be cooked, the dishes to be done, and to lie in bed with Zack, playfully harassing each other, as we 1-up each other over a competitive game of Words with Friends! Right now, this is my happy place.
When things are difficult in your life, where is your happy place?
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