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I Like It When They’re Sick

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When They're Sick
I like it when they’re sick.

When the demands of the day come to a sudden, screeching halt.

I like it when they’re sick.

When their small bodies lean into mine, heavy and feather light at once.

I like it when they’re sick.

When it’s completely acceptable, expected even, to stay in our pajamas all day.

I like it when they’re sick.

When they need me for the smallest of tasks that on any other day I would tell them they are quite capable of doing themselves.

I like it when they’re sick.

When I don’t feel guilty for keeping the TV on far too long.

I like it when they’re sick.

When our world shrinks to the size of a kitchen and living room and they’re never out of eyesight or earshot.

I like it when they’re sick.

When the most important thing I do all day is cuddle.

I like it when they’re sick.

When my mommy intuition is at an all-time high and I can tell how they’re feeling from the look of their eyes and the feel of my lips on their foreheads.

I like it when they’re sick.

When the sudden disruption to our schedule reminds me that all those things that I thought were so important don’t hold a candle to the tiny figure curled up on the couch.

I like it when they’re sick.

When I joyfully say ‘Yes’ to every request with no worry of spoiling them.

I like it when they’re sick.

When for just a day or two I can pretend that they’re still my little babies.

No, I don’t like it that they’re sick.

But I like it when they’re sick.

 

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Comments

  1. Janine Huldie says

    I do like sick, but not throwing up. Still, 6 plus years in as a mom and that is the one thing I just can’t deal with it to be honest. But the cuddling when they don’t feel well is still a loved feeling here, as well.

  2. Tove Stakkestad says

    I loved this… and I have to agree… I love the cuddles and the totally appropriate all-day movie marathon! But I do hope you and your family stay healthy! 🙂

    • Lauren says

      Thanks! We’ve had a few little things, but nothing too serious. Just enough to enjoy all the things I wrote about 🙂

  3. Savanna says

    I hear ya. All the cuddles and sweetness when they aren’t feeling well are amazing. It sucks they are sick, but lovely at the same time!

  6. Carrie says

    Honestly, I think I am at my best as a mother when they’re sick! Although after day 3 or so, I’m ready for everyone to be well again.

  7. Tricia the Good Mama says

    Yes, I like it when they are just a little sick. I love snuggling on the couch, watching movies and doing nothing all day long. It helps if it’s completely miserable outside too!

    • Lauren says

      You’re welcome 🙂 Hopefully the illnesses don’t last long, but those little chances to baby them are always nice.

  9. Jennifer Johnson says

    I have always thought these exact thoughts! Especially when my youngest is home, however when they become teenagers they sleep in their room all day when they are sick. I want to watch movies and dote on them. 🙁 Mommying is hard sometimes.