The many hats of Nora; October 5, 2012

She's almost 19 months, talking up a storm and dancing so well. She has incredible rhythm and loves to play jokes on people (offering food and jerking it away, playing hide-n-seek, and blanket monster). Unfortunately her allergies have taken a turn for the worse lately and she's battling a sinus infection this past week. Her head hurts and she gnaws on her hand due to yet more teeth she's cutting. 

I pulled the curtains back so she could watch the leaves blowing on this blustery day and she said, "Walk?" She brought me her shoes and hat, how could I say no? We bundled up and headed out. She made it only two blocks before she squatted down in the middle of the sidewalk and said, "Up mama?!" I picked her up and asked if she felt alright, "No good." I nestled her in and hefted her up against me. She gave me a kiss and patted my back as I reassured her, "Colds are no beuno, huh baby?" She wiped snot on my sweater and said with a stuffed-up head, "Nooo."

We spent the rest of the day on the couch watching Shaun the Sheep. As sick as I am of watching the show, thank you yet again to the creators for saving my sanity. As many of us know, taking care of a sick kid while you yourself are sick is very much "no beuno".