One Step Back

Our health and the weather both changed about the same time. For the last week the weather has been very beautiful; dry with lots of sun. It was a little cool, but sitting in the sun made up for the chill. This morning there is blustery rain/snow falling from gray skies. And it's cold... not far from freezing, but with the wet air, it quickly chills your bones.

And our health has taken a slight turn as well. We were all feeling great for the last couple weeks. But night before last, Jay mumbled something about a sore throat. Last night on my way to bed, I started to have a sore throat as well. And then last night at 4am Kahlil woke up with a cough. I don't think any of us are in bad shape, we just aren't as healthy as we were two days ago. Hopefully the weather and the Holavarris will all have a turn for the better soon.

Kahlil got a pretty good bump on his head yesterday. He bonked his head on a sharp corner of a door frame. I don't think he hit it that hard, but since it was on the corner he has a nice little bruise. I still think a baby/toddler helmet would be a good idea. He has also taken to spitting. It started by watching Jay and I brush our teeth. He would take his toothbrush and after 'brushing' for a while he would spit. That's great, except that he wasn't over the sink. Now he just does it at random times with or without the toothbrush. It's pretty gross.

Random Thoughts On Ireland: Bags
Why does EVERY store hand out bags to cart around your purchase, except grocery stores? I sort of giggle when I look at the stack of store bags I've collected over the last couple months. I got a big paper bag for buying a pen and a small book, but when I buy a whole basket full of groceries, I have to provide my own bag or purchase a bag. Don't get me wrong, I really like the bags available for purchase at groceries stores. In fact, Ilene - an ex-Irelander - requested I bring a few home for her. I guess if you aren't going to hand out plastic bags like in the US, people have to do something to get their groceries home.