It was a double whammy. I had been fighting a cold for weeks. Everyone around me was getting sick with the flu, but I had had the shot, and so far, other than mild symptoms like a slight sore throat and tiredness, I managed to keep going.
I have to admit though, the long car ride, the girls' play and the constant activity of DJ's little farm wore me out and I had to take naps. I couldn't seem to warm up either. You would think that North Carolina would offer some weather amenities, but they had gotten 4 inches of snow and the air, though mild, was chill.
Now I am paying for the privilege of seeing my girls. I lie in bed fully dressed with a warm fuzzy blanket over me. Sugar lies beside me, glancing at me from the corner of her eyes and sighing. Thank God the Library is on break hours and closes at 5. For a change, I come right home, slurp a bit of soup, then head to bed to read. Or so I thought. No reading tonight, despite the 4 volume set of new books I got for Christmas.
My eyes refuse to stay open. I feel old. Perhaps this is what "twilight years" means. Too tired to move. I don't even bother to undress. I close my eyes and drift off, not caring about anything. Sometime after I fall asleep, I know the boys will walk the dog and turn off my light. And I will not even know it. A small price to pay for sweet hugs and kisses.
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Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (ninjiom-hk.cwahi.net) may be another choice. i know alot of people use it, its also non alcoholic, though it's effectiveness is not as good as alcohol based cough medicine, but it's still good to use on not so serious sore throat.
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