At is still sick and now (as of this evening) Nu is sick too with similar symptoms. My sis was able to order the antivirals for Nu online and it was delivered to our door in less than an hour. That part was impressive.
Two sick kids and two vulnerable grandparents in the same house = not so impressive.
*I'd kind of forgotten how over-protective my family can be. I'm still getting frequent earfuls about how--on Friday--I took an auto-rickshaw someplace instead of calling home to let them know to send a car and driver for me. Like what? I'm so old and I've been out on my own in the world for so long! And I take public transport or drive myself. Anyway, I'm a fan of auto-rickshaws, especially because they're smaller than cars and can weave their way through Bangalore traffic better.
There was a get together for us at another aunt's house earlier today. At was unable to get out of bed, but Nu still seemed well at that point and I didn't want my aunt to feel totally disappointed, so Nu and I showed up with the rest of the family. But then we made our excuses to return home early so we could be with At.
Nu really wanted to ride in an auto-rickshaw, so we took one home by ourselves. And despite all the dire warnings, nothing terrible happened to us. TBH, one uncle, two aunts, two cousins, and my sister came to see us into the auto though. I love them all so, so much, but it's also a bit much.*
Pic: Nu and me in the auto-rickshaw being bratty and hamming it up. When I look back on this pic, I can kind of tell Nu is about to get sick too. (Bangalore)
*I'd kind of forgotten how over-protective my family can be. I'm still getting frequent earfuls about how--on Friday--I took an auto-rickshaw someplace instead of calling home to let them know to send a car and driver for me. Like what? I'm so old and I've been out on my own in the world for so long! And I take public transport or drive myself. Anyway, I'm a fan of auto-rickshaws, especially because they're smaller than cars and can weave their way through Bangalore traffic better.
8 comments:
First, I love that photo of you and Nu. It is all sorts of happy-making!
Second, I love how your family is, everyone checking on you and warning you of dangers. YES probably a bit much, but family is supposed to be a bit much! Love it so so much.
Third, I am SO SORRY both kids are sick! Ahhhh! Stressful!!! I hope your parents dodge whatever the kids have and that they get better SOON. xoxoxo
I have a friend who says if you stay with family or bring kids, it's a trip, not a vacation. By that measure I haven't had a vacation in decades, unless you count a couple weekend getaways with B.
Also, you worked!
Very funny.
Nicole, you're absolutely right--it is a blessing and funny. Especially since I have another life where this is not the case.
StephLove--I've heard that distinction somewhere too! Vacationing by myself or with my S.O. is sweet, but vacations with kids and family have been sweet too.
Gillian :)!
I agree. I'm really looking forward to the four of us getting away for a 3-day beach trip later this month.
Love this pic-- you look SO YOUNG
StephLove--that's going to be so special!
Sarah--it's the infantilization :P
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