Thursday, November 12, 2009

Waiting with the windows wide open!

The money fairy should be here any minute now. Last night, for the first time in his entire life, George took medicine. I didn't have to restrain him, I didn't have to put the liquid medicine in a syringe and stick it way back in his throat, I didn't end up wearing any of it.

Now, to be honest, there were tears and screams involved at first. But in the end, he took the medicine cup in hand and drank from it. (After first being redirected when he tried to pour it into his ear. Because it was to make his ear feel better. Logical, but incorrect.) Emma and I threw an impromptu Yay You Took Your Medicine party and had a quick family crazy dance moment.

And then he scarfed down both his dinner and the leftover lunch sitting on the counter, and asked for dessert.

He woke up today a bit congested, but feeling fine. No temperature, no hurting ears. Very excited about sending Emma off to school while he stayed in his pajamas.

This mom gig, I don't know. I may need some time to myself in the loony bin when the kids get older. But for now, I'll wait for the money fairy to show up, or maybe try something else that I've always thought impossible. My crazy little world just keeps surprising me!

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Go, George, Go George!!! LOL I am so happy for you! That is just the biggest hurdle, isn't it? A kid of yours actually LISTENING to you! Ahhh... I am still waiting.
Hugs, Mel

Tanya @ TeenAutism said...

So glad he's on the mend and did well with the medicine! (And I love the lighting in that photo!)

pixiemama said...

I'll send you my address right away - please send the money fairy to us when she's done with you.

Glad the boy took his meds and that he seems to be on the mend.

Amy said...

I've already booked a place in the said looney bin!

Carrie/scrapchick said...

Nice pic! Glad to hear he's getting better! :)

Beverly said...

YAY GEORGE!!!!! Reminder that the things that seem so little to some of us are truly huge steps for others, doing the happy dance for George AND you!

Pam said...

So awesome Meg! I'm grinning from ear to ear, go George!! (hope the money fairy turns up soon! ;) )