Time moves sluggishly through the pea soup air,
Heat becomes unbearable, no relief inside or out,
Nowhere to go, it burns
Trapped in a small head, small hands, small feet.
Lay your head on me and I will try:
To make it better,
To make you happy,
To make everything alright.
I will try,
And I will fail.
So I will caress the sweaty hair,
Snuggle the clammy arms,
Smooth the slick legs,
And wish my breath would cool the fever inside.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Summer Fever
I refuse to be labelled! OK, just this once: the Boy
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Hope that summer fever passes. We have so far managed to avoid the ickyness that a good portion of my extended family came down with in England. I am hoping my current achiness is just jet lag and soreness from 12 hours on airplanes... we'll see.
Lovely to catch up with all you've been doing while I am gone. LOVE the boys conversations. And your new banner on your blog.
Poor sick little man! Summer colds suck.
Here's the answer about apples, which I also answered at my place:
Apples (and other fruits with like textures) present choking hazards in a couple of ways, actually - the skin is choke-y AND they can bite off more than they can chew, literally. Until my kids are six, I peel their apples and cut them into cubes.
You DO know your kid the best - if he is a cautious eater, then you can decide what the appropriate risk level is for him. My Boy eats like a duck, so I have to be overcautious.
Poor little one....
Oh I'm so sorry. How terrible for the boy (and for mommy!) especially during such hot and humid weather. Even with the best a/c in the world, it's still a rough time to be sick.
Here's hoping it passes quickly.
mmm.
now. now I feel cool. and I hope he does. what a time to feel sick.
that was nice. soothing really.
Oh no, summer colds are no fun. Baby Boo just had one, and I suspect MF's nose is a tad runnier than usual at the moment... could be catching!
Sigh.
"Time moves sluggishly through the pea soup air"
That is such a fabulous line. Sums it up pretty nicely.
Hope the sickies pass quickly.
Beautiful.
And I hope the Boy feels better soon!
This was so lyrical.
Hope he's better soon, and that the heat takes its leave.
This is very poignant. Hope he's all better now.
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