I almost didn’t post this week since I’ve come down with a bad cold, but then I thought, why not write about feeling under-the-weather?
How did I end up with a cough, sore throat and runny nose? It may have been from hanging out with middle school students who are experts at spreading viruses. Or maybe from my librarian husband or two kids bringing home germs from their schools (we’re contaminated from four different schools, woo hoo!), But maybe it was from twenty-below-zero winds hitting me in the face all week. Whatever the cause, I just hope this passes before next week’s parent-teacher conferences (imagine missing them and having to call all the parents to chat!).
We all know the bad things about getting a cold-- body aches, runny nose, cough, maybe a fever and missing out on work or fun things you’d planned on doing.
But what about some of the perks?
In my opinion, one of the best things about having a cold is wearing sweats and lounging around beneath a throw blanket with a good book or my laptop, like I’m doing right now. And I love hot tea, so bring it on! Another benefit is having my kids leave me alone for a little while. I love them to death, don’t get me wrong, but the only time they let me lie down for extended periods of time is when I’m sick. I secretly finished chapter eleven of my new novel last night, tucked away in bed, with no one interrupting me! That was awesome. Oh yeah, I can't forget watching movies! My favorite sick day movie is The Princess Bride. Lastly, being sick gives me a chance to make up for lost time with my pets, especially my cats. They park themselves on my lap and keep me warm, purring and squinting their eyes at me (cat language for “I love you!”). My dog, Chloe, can even join the party as long as she doesn’t invade cat territory and stays at my feet. Yep, it’s pet fest on the bed, but I love it.
Do you have a love-hate relationship with getting a cold? Remember, we’re not talking about stomach flu since that would most likely fall into the hate category no matter who you talked to! What are your likes and dislikes about being stuck in bed with a cold? Feel free to comment below!
