Since Monday morning, Lillie has been suffering from a cold. Thankfully, no temperature this time! Yet, the lethargic, unsettled nights, sore throat, runny nose, sneezes and plentiful supply of tissues symptoms have been present. So far, Judo and dance class have been abandoned in exchange for an extra dose of hugs and cuddles, curled up on the sofa under a blanket or tucked up in Mummy here's bed.
We did manage to get out into the fresh air this morning, which was nice and has helped keep cabin fever abay. We enjoyed a short stroll around the local Pleasaunce, greeting the wildlife good morning on such a drizzly day as this. We did have to make a quick dash for it though after approaching the ducks. They thought we had brought breakfast for their hungry bellies! Felt bad we hadn't this time, so they will recieve extra on our next visit.
Before returning home, a stop was made at the chemist for some cough mixture. It usually comes hand in hand with a cold in our house, despite the vapour rub in the air! Thankfully, Lillie's appetite has remained the same, so lots of nutritious comfort food in ample supply.
We also have a poorly cat on our hands. It appears Rocco is currently experiencing some impaired hearing of late. Not good for a cat who enjoys the great outdoors and comes across the odd car or two. Although, he has spent a fair amount of time indoors of late. Think a visit to the vet is vital. Plus, an overall health check would be wise seeing as I have finally agreed (or should I say surrendered) to Lillie becoming a carer to a kitten in the not so far away future. Rocco was a rescued cat from Battersea Cats and Dogs Home back in 2005, so Lillie and I have both agreed a rescued kitten is the way to go too.
As for any activities indoors, I can't say there has been much going on for the past few days with how Lillie has been feeling. Though we have managed to get through 15 chapters of Oliver Twist now, a few games of Easy Piano on the DS, some intense games of draughts, as well as watched endless programs on the TV. So, today I suggested to Lillie that we make some choc chip chocolate muffins to take her mind of the dreaded bugs that are trying to take over her life at present. This suggestion was returned with a great big smile and a quiet, "thanks, Mum."
Think it will help me too, cos guess what? The bugs are shifting onto me now! So, looks like the house will still have it's unwanted guests for a little while longer yet. Oh well, at least we have choc chip chocolate muffins to look forward to this afternoon :o)
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