It's certainly a cold and frosty morning. I was up at 6 am to give Mr Fuzz a lift to work. The bloody car wouldn't start, it's got a flat battery. I am not going to get annoyed about it because one of my New Years Resolutions was to be calm and not let the little stuff stress me out. I will sort it out later. Poor Mr Fuzz had to walk to work though :(
My youngest son celebrated his 18th Birthday this week, however his celebrations were cut short due to him feeling really ill and following a visit to the doctors, he has been diagnosed with Mumps! I haven't heard of anyone getting mumps for years, but apparently they do. I remember they were common when I was a girl, I had them when I was five. He has had all his jabs so I am surprised. It makes me wonder whether having the Mumps jab is worth it? Wouldn't it be better to get it younger when it is much milder? The doctor is monitoring him for side effects and he is shut indoors as he is contagious.
Seeing as am stuck at home with a poorly son to look after and a flat car battery, I have been getting on with the house work this morning and am nearly done. Just the bedding to wash. I am having some porridge for breakfast to warm me up. So this afternoon instead of shopping (and spending money) I am going to take the dog for walk, do something crafty and read my new magazine.
Roll on Spring!
Poor Mumpy chap. You though are sounding very chipper. Must be that resolution! Enjoy the magazine.
Posted by: domesticali | January 10, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Poor chap - my goodness, I hope he gets over it quickly. When No.2 had the jab, he had a sort of mumpy reaction and his neck and face swelled up terribly :-(
Can't wait to see what you made during your crafty afternoon!
x
Posted by: Kitty | January 10, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Oh dear, I do sympathise with the poor lad. I've had mumps as an adult (when I was a social worker). It was Christmas time, too, and I did my shopping as late at night as I could, with a scarf wrapped round my face. Without it, I looked like a chipmunk.
Posted by: Liz | January 10, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Poor boy....well, man, now :)
Make the most of the enforced days at home, good resoolution not to let the small things stress you out but, truth is, don't they just drive you mad sometimes?!
I love seeing the days getting slightly longer at this time of year, definitely puts a spring in my step!
Gill x
Posted by: gill | January 11, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Oh, your poor son. Hope he's not too miserable with it.
Staying inside this afternoon sounds very sensible. It's pretty grim here, though we did get a couple of dry hours this morning - hope you did too!
Posted by: dottycookie | January 12, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments on my blog. I hope your son feels better soon - mumps is not very nice when you get older.
Posted by: Gina | January 14, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Oh your poor son, hope he is better soon. Roll on spring indeed, how I long to be by the seaside. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Suzie sews | January 14, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Hope your son is on the mend.
Thanks for visiting my blog today ;-)
Hope you have a good Sunday !
Posted by: Sal | January 18, 2009 at 09:57 AM