I Survived Swine Flu 2009!!!

You've now tuned in to a public service announcement. You guys, let me just say that I've learned how devastating H1N1 is. I'm a pretty healthy person and haven't been sick in YEARS. But, I've spent the last week camped out on my couch in severe pain due to this illness. I didn't eat and could barely drink anything.It' hurt to move, it hurt to sleep, hell, it hurt to just lay there. And then came the chills/fever. Who knew you could be hot and cold at the same time??? Do yourself a favor guys, if you haven't gotten the vaccine, GET IT IMMEDIATELY!!!! I'm recovering and honestly wouldn't wish this sickness on anyone. If you experience any of the following symptoms: fever of more than 100.4, chills, cough, congestion, or severe body aches, GET TO A DOCTOR ASAP. The test is relatively easy, just a quick swab of the nose and you're done. The doctors are prescribing Tamiflu which shortens the duration of the sickness. Unfortunately, there's not really much you can do to prevent this, but you can take precautions. HANDWASHING. Let me say that again, HANDWASHING. This is so important. A little soap and water never hurt anybody. Use it! On a lighter note, I LOOK GREAT! My stomach hasn't been this flat in years and my double chin is gone. (maybe because I haven't eaten since last Tues)

SIDENOTE:
I just want to say thanks to my Mama for coming over and taking care of me and the kids while I was down. Thanks for doing the laundry and bringing me soup. Thanks for the Clorox wipes, paper towels, and toilet paper. I can always count on you. (all while you stay the recommended 6 feet away so I can't breathe on you) You're the best!

So, kids, I'm back. Still not at 100% but definitely better than I was. And, now, back to your rescheduled program. I'll meet you guys back here. Maybe not the same bat time, but definitely the same bat channel.

Sweet

The Best Little Helper.

My beautiful baby girl loves to get in the kitchen with me. Recently, she told me that when she grows up, she wants to be a chef like me. AWWWW! So today, my little helper and I took to the kitchen to make a special after dinner treat. The kids put in a request for pumpkin pie so she was all too happy help. Honey let me tell you, she cracked eggs, she measured,she whipped, mixed and poured. She was all over the place! Mommy was quite impressed. Looks like I may have a little pastry chef on my hands. Food Network, look out! We threw together a little homemade vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream for good measure. So here we are now, enjoying he fruits of our labor. Pretty darn tasty if I do say so myself.

Peace, Blessings, and Happy Eating

Lil Sweet