Miss Vanessa called us this morning to tell us that K has stomach flu and Ralf went to pick her up. Still no fever, no aches, just general ickiness, so the good news is it's unlikely she's the second German swine flu victim.I feel bad about this. First of all I hope no one else gets stomach flu, although the 'Warning - Stomach Flu' sign has been hanging on the Kindergarten door off and on since January so I'm thinking K was just the last one toget it. I made the wrong call yesterday but she was fine until this morning and I tried to make the best decision based on the information I had. So I'm not beating myself up too much.
OK, just a little.
But I really feel sorry for K. Not that her life is full of crushing disappointments and this was the one bright spot, but she was so excited about her 'big kids' overnight trip. And to totally rub in the misfortune, today's a gorgeous spring day full of special activities that she won't be able to enjoy with her friends.
It doesn't seem fair to get sick right on the super fun day, when there are so many boring regular days to get sick.
My poor little big girl. :-(
Any good tips on comforting a 5 year old after this sort of disappointment? I was thinking ice cream.
:( so sad... I also feel like my Scotty had missed all the fun days with good weather while he was sick. :(
ReplyDeleteIt seems the stomach flu is clear up here in Denmark too... Beware of our germ ridden house.
Looks like someone is going to need to host their own sleep over party to make a little girl feel better!! She can make the invitations while she is at home sick.
Poor K! Hope she's over it soon. I think the stomach flu will be a large enough distraction that she won't be focusing on what she can't do today. And I'm sure you'll make it up to her when she's better!
ReplyDeleteToo bad! And I would have made the same choice.
ReplyDeleteI'd go bigger than ice cream -- a sleepover, a family field trip, dinner at her favorite family restaurant...or at least a sundae
ReplyDeleteAnything her little heart desires!Get better soon K!x
ReplyDeleteIce cream and chocolate always works. Hope she gets better soon!
ReplyDeletePut some sprinkles on it too
ReplyDeleteAh, what a bummer! I hope she is over it in a flash!
ReplyDeleteSick days around here involve buying the latest DVD and watching it two thousand times... Gingersnap cookies wouldn't hurt, either! Sorry she missed out on the fun! Set up a tent (use blankets) in the family room and have your own campout at home!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely ice cream. And chocolate pudding. And a good snuggle-up movie.
ReplyDeletePoor K - have just had the stomach flu myself. I suggest cheering her up with ice cream (if she can digest it) and some films... and lots of sleep and drink.
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