What happens when mom gets under the weather?
What happens when mom gets under the weather?
Who takes care of everything? Yes that is right it is still mom.
Even though I maybe feeling under the weather I still have to do my best to take care of everyone and everything. I do have helpers who step in and do what they can do to help out but what happens when the whole house comes down with something everyone that is except Matt?
That is what happened last week well almost everyone Mike was good as well but had a busy week at work and in the work shop and Matt spent most of his time in his room to stay away from what ever it was that was going around.
Loki learned how to speak to Matt to encourage him to go and play a game, read a book, watch a movie or write something down, so that he didn't feel like we were wanting rid of him because we were sending him back to his room again.
Encouraging Matt to return to his room can come as a challenge sometimes but as Loki gets older he is learning what works best by following my words of wisdom and so he says to his older brother "What level did you get to Matt?" waits for answer. "Oh that is awesome okay can you go get another level for me?" Listening to him encourage his brother to return to his room by giving him something to do makes me so proud he is interested in keeping Matt happy and safe, I love this.
Yes even though I am under the weather I make sure Matt is taken care of, medication, meals and doing something he enjoys. Of course these are the times he wants to spend time with me, maybe to comfort me, maybe to help me feel better, I dont know but he always wants to come spend time with me. No he doesnt get to stay long but he does get the love.
I remember once going to the dr's for something and her telling me I needed to take care of myself because if I didnt I wouldnt be able to care for anyone else and who would care for Matt then?
Although I know Matt and I have a team of supporters and I know Mike would and does care for him, I got the point, I need to be healthy mentaly and physically to care for Matt.
Take care of you first yes it isnt easy but is a must stop running yourself ragged, spend time soaking in a tub, take time for walks, take time for you and if you come down with something take time to heal.
❤Joan
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