Lazy Afternoon

Ah...today Coral and I are having a lazy afternoon. We woke up yesterday feeling fine, but as the day went on, we both were showing signs of a cold. Not fun. Coral woke up a couple times in the night and found it hard to go back to sleep. Medicine did help a little bit, but she was so stuffed up and couldn't relax unless she was in mommys arms.

So, today we rest. Today we forget about cleaning, and the laundry that needs to be done. We leave the dishes that are piled in the sink, we put on our comfy clothes, and we relax. Despite feeling so sick, I love days like today.

Coral is normally so energetic, and doesn't stop moving until she is forced to nap or go to bed (even in her crib though she does laps and talks up a storm). So today is special. I get to cuddle (and there is nothing like a Coral cuddle). I get to be lazy and read books to her on my bed. I get to force her to take it easy by putting on her favorite movies, and not have to feel guilty about it.

I am thankful for a daughter like Coral. We spend so much time together, that we each recognize each others needs. I know it sounds funny, but Coral really does know me well. She knows when I am having a good day, and she knows when I am having a bad day. She can tell when I am stressed, and she knows when I am relaxed. She knows when I need space, and she knows when I need a hug and reassurance from her. Today she knows that I need a day of rest. I was laying in bed, and she came in the room with some books. She then got me her two favorite "buddies" that she sleeps with, and put one in each of my arms. Then she brought me her blanket, and placed it on top of me, and read me some of her favorite stories. Ahhh....what a blessed woman I am.

Coral, I love you so much. You are my favorite person to be sick with.

Every sick day has to have balloons.

And puzzles