Relaxed Week

 Poor Cora. After her sinus infection failed to improve, and the antibiotic failed to kill off her fever, she woke up Sunday with a much deeper cough.

We knew it had probably turned into pneumonia, so we got into the walk-in doctor's office just after 8 a.m.

Sure enough, it was in her lungs, so she received a breathing treatment and a prescription for a stronger antibiotic.

Since she had a fever, we also knew we'd be missing church again, and missing school again on Monday. I won't complain about getting up early for school mornings any time soon!

 While we were at the doctor's office, Violet had a great time playing with her sister's new Lakeside Lodge. The girls have had such fun playing with their Calico Critters, and some new things they've received this month.

But, Cora plays differently than Violet, preferring to set up the tiny pieces perfectly. She considers Violet's play style "ruining" her hard work, and prefers Violet not to touch the Lakeside Lodge.

Violet also has been playing home school, and I've been her teacher a few times, while Cora was too busy reading.

She gets very excited each and every time she is selected to be "special helper," squealing with joy, her smile filling her face. This, despite the fact that, as the only student, she is the only option to serve as special helper... Such a funny girl.

 Our home was very safe, with these superheroes in capes, eating popsicles.

I'm now reading Little House in the Big Woods to Violet. We've read the book through a couple of times to Cora over the years, but this is Vi's first time to hear it as an older child.

On Wednesday, Cora was back at school but when I went in to volunteer, she asked to go home to rest. So, we read Little House on the Prairie for an hour together. I'm so thankful to be home for my girls, especially when they're not feeling well.
(I'm also thankful Cora is better, and back to school!)