'Round and 'Round the Mulberry Bush...

It's been almost three weeks that this cold has been going around and around our house. It started, of course, when Oldest came home with it from daycare. Then Youngest got it. Then they Both had it all through Christmas. Then I got it. Then Hubby got it. And wouldn't you know, as of today Oldest, Youngest and I all have it! It's exhausting. Your average run-of-the-mill sniffles-and-sneezes-cold wouldn't be so bad, but this cold comes with the free bonus gift of a hacking cough. For the most part the kids are unmoved by it, but at nighttime it wreaks havoc on their peaceful slumber. Last night, Youngest was up at 4am coughing her little heart out. And now she has a slight fever, poor thing. I took Oldest to the pediatrician last week who told us that she was the picture of perfect health and that "it should pass on it its own in no time." Well, "no time" has come and gone, Lady! We are all ready to say "Good Riddance" to this nasty cough.

On the bright side, Oldest has become a pro at saying "Bless You" ["ba-dooze!"] and "Excuse Me" ["'scu me mommy!"] and covering her mouth. So maybe we chalk this whole experience up to a manners lesson. The Basic Black Karens would be proud.