Thursday, November 12, 2009

anatomy of a sick day

Asher has been sick off and on since Saturday.

Today was a sick day.

Too bad for Asher that sick days around here are not pretty.



Notice the austere surroundings.

Down comforter. Deck of cards. DVD case stuffed with movies ad nauseum.

And Toaster Streudel.

In addition to being one tough mama, I'm a health nut. And I don't care who knows it.



I'm also quite strict. Only highly educational shows allowed around here.

And I don't care who knows that, either.



I also insist that my children wear clothes, even when they might not feel like it due to a high fever.



Because if I indulge these children of mine, they might learn to like the sick day.



And I just can't have that.

22 little birdies told me...:

Jen said...

I LOVE those last two pictures of him. They are beautiful!

Carrie said...

Ditto Jen's comments! That is exactly what I was going to say ... Such cute pictures of a handsome guy!! Hope he feels better soon!

Mei Mei s and Mayhem said...

Love the pic of him under the blanket!! What a good lookin guy even when sick!!

Kiy said...

I *so* know where I'm heading on my next sick day. In fact, *coughcough* maybe I need one tomorrow! Tell Asher to say me some room on that sofa - and especially some of that yummy comforter!

Seriously, the pics are great. Lots of patience to sit while Mom takes pictures!

Cheers, Kiy

living4him5 said...

Aw, poor Asher! I love the pics, he's gonna be a heart breaker!!!!

Love ya!

Jean said...

I have issues.. I love it when my kids are home sick! I get to be with them all day, play a game, love on them, visit and maybe even watch a little TV with them (at which point I usually fall asleep)!

I hope Asher has enjoyed his time at home! Something tells me he has!!

TanyaLea said...

This is a great post. Just the perfect amount of sarcastic humor that my day needed!! ;) LOVE these photos...completely priceless! Especially the last few!! You're such a 'mean' mama! (mean ~ as in: can I come to your house and have you take care of me when I'm sick!?! ) LOL!! ;)

Patricia/NYC said...

Sick or not sick, Asher is one handsome boy! Hope he's feeling better soon!! I bet that toaster strudel & that oh-so-comfoy looking comforter made him feel just a teeny bit better! ;)

Jill said...

What a handsome guy you have there!

Annie said...

LOL!!! Even when he is sick, he is still pretty!!! Don't tell him I said that!! Hehe!!

Carla said...

hahaha! I have that plate!!

Hope he is feeling better tomorrow!

Wanda said...

Beatuiful pictures. You sure he's really sick?
:)

gypsybiscuit said...

I love it that y'all are watching Napoleon Dynamite. It always makes me feel better too!

DiJo said...

You crack me up!!! Nothing like super Mamarazzi on the sick beauties!!! Love it!


Don't tell my kids how fun it is to be sick. Or perhaps I can send them to nurse Stef when they are!

He is sooo cute, and I hope he is better for the weekend! ~Diana

Denise said...

Hope he is feeling better. those last 2 pictures...really, they are beautiful Stephanie...better have those framed!

Sharon said...

Sorry Asher isn't feeling well but he sure looks cute!
Brinley got sick as soon as we walked in the door from school Wednesday. Put her backpack down and 'got sick' all over it, her shoes, her coat. Didn't quite create a Kodak moment like old Asher with his sweet grin! Girl, it was baaaaad! LOL She looked up at me and said, "See? I toad you I what-nt peelin' good!".

Jenny said...

I just hate when my boys are sick....what a beautiful boy Asher is. Sure hope he's feeling better soon.

JShannon said...

Ug, You made him watch Napolian Dynamite? What a mean( I love that movie)mama you are. lol

Shawnstribe said...

hee hee, love the post!!!!
xxx
s

Wendy said...

Great photos. Next time I'm sick, I'm coming to your house. It looks like a major comfort zone!

Michelle said...

I hope he is feeling better!! Those pictures are stunning. Wow!

a Tonggu Momma said...

Is that son of yours watching Napoleon Dynamite?!?!!! Heh.

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