Life with Cassidy

The things we do....or almost do....

I almost licked my child the other day.That's right, licked her. But let me explain! I was giving her a dose of infant's advil, which is incredibly sticky and syrupy. Of course she didn't like the taste, so despite my best efforts, she spit a good portion of it out, which then proceeded to trickle down her chin and onto her neck...which meant that it would inevitably get into her hair, the carpet, her clothes... you get the picture. Now, being unprepared for this, I didn't have a washcloth handy, or even a paper towel, and when she's whimpering I really hate to get up and leave her. And that's when it actually crossed my mind to lick off the excess advil from her chin!! I have to admit, I thought that was pretty darn resourceful until I came to my senses and realized no one licks their child unless you're a wild animal!! Hahaahhaahaa!!! Ah yes, a day in the life.....
You'll be glad to know however that I did finally run and get a washcloth, and got her cleaned up. Her two bottom teeth are so close to popping through, I can't believe it hasn't happened already. I love how doctors always say there's no corellation between teething and a child running a fever, or having cold like symptoms. Her poor little teeny nose is so stuffed up that she can hardly breathe at night, which is waking her up. And then it'll get runny during the day, and her eyes will water. She may have allergies, but the symptoms may also have to do with teething. She's a real trooper I have to say. Don't think she gets that optimistic stoicism from me, although I was just like her as an infant and child. But today, forget it! I'd be complaining all day long if I had all those teeth popping through! But as usual,she's just amazing. Can't wait to get to the Lake to see all the family!