"Give thanks each day for the air that we breathe and the loved ones who share each moment with us. They are the greatest of blessings!" ~Mama HenLittle Chick has not been feeling well for five weeks and we found out today that she has Mono. The poor thing has been through so much between that virus for two weeks and the endless cold, sinus infection and ear infection. She has been a strong brave little angel through it all and I am so proud of her!
Here are my five things I am thankful for:
1.) Little Chick and my family
2.) For knowing why my daughter has been so sick and tired.
3.) For the crisp air this Autumn and the delicious smell of pumpkin muffins and apple cider.
4.) For all the luxuries in life I may at times forget to give thanks for: a car, comfortable home, being a stay at home mom, technology and being able to afford things, and my tasty Starbucks Cafe Mocha or coffee each day.
5.) My music collection! I love listening to my Autumn music now, as well as Little Chick's Pooh Bear CD. We listen to a variety of music each day!
It is always great to break out Trader Joe's pumpkin muffin mix on a day when Little Chick is ready for an easy baking treat! She has been exhausted, so I thought this would be perfect! She was so happy!
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Little Chick looks like quite the baker! Yummy! I hope she feels better soon...poor little thing. :-(
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what have her symptoms been? one of my daughter's has been sick and we're trying to figure out what she might have -- it's so hard not knowing. healing thoughts sent to little chick. wonderful muffins : )
ReplyDeletebless her heart. Oh Little Chick-get lots of Mommy hugs, kisses and REST sweet girl! She's been under the weather for so long now, poor thing. Hang in there and hope she gets to feeling better ASAP! those muffins sure look YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad they figured it out and it's not something super scary. She really has been such a trouper, mono is not fun at all. And all the other stuff she's had on top of it. Do they think she will start to feel better soon? She looks like such a good helper in the kitchen, those muffins look yummy!
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So precious! She's starting to learn how to bake at a young age! I wish my mom taught me how to bake.
ReplyDeleteOh heavens! Well- that explains a lot. The recovery with mono takes time. May God bless your family!
ReplyDeleteI hope she begins feeling better soon. She really looked like she enjoyed making those muffins! What a great idea to make her smile!
ReplyDeleteWow! Did she make those herself? Hope she feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous chef in the making!
ReplyDeleteOh, she's has mono, poor thing! I had it when I was 14, I can't imagine having it at here age. I'm sure she'll feel better soon. Love the photos of Lil Chick baking. She looks very happy. Good stuff and good thanks list
ReplyDeleteOh no! As difficult as that must have been to hear at least you now know and your sweet thing can finally start to mend. What a rough patch she hit.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet that she still has her joy to bake with the way she must be feeling.
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Wow! Little Chick makes nicer looking muffins than me! Hope she gets well soon!
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Little Chick is a winner! She still has the energy to help pick pumpkins and bake the yummy muffins despite being sick. I love that she was so focused on mixing and spooning. She wins my heart. Sending get well soon wishes to her!
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess it's a relief to find out what it is - nothing more frustrating than when you know something's wrong, but don't know what it is. Hope she's better soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd hey - what a baker!
Poor baby! She just can't catch a break. I hope she recovers quickly! Glad to see she's still in good spirits.
ReplyDeletePoor Little Chick. I'm so glad you found out why she hasn't been feeling well. Hopefully now, after some much needed rest and relaxation, she can eventually start to feel better...like her sweet little self. I'll have to admit though, it sure does look like making pumpkin muffins may be just what the doctor ordered :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Sweetie!!!! I'm so sorry Little Chick!!! Oh, Honey. My heart hurts for you right now! And even through it all ... a smile for the pumpkin muffins. She is one special girl. HUGS and HUGS and HUGS to her. (And you, too, Mama Hen!)
ReplyDeleteShe looked so intent and focused when she was making the muffins. I'm pretty proud of her for being able to do so much of it!
ReplyDeleteShe sure is making the best of it! Hope she feels all better soon. I haven't eaten yet this morning and those muffins made me realize I'm starving. They look yummy! Hope you and Little Chick have a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteAt least you know what's wrong now. Sam and I are sending over our love!
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ReplyDeleteI have ever tried Pumpkin Muffin's before, but those sound so good! I'll have to try and find some. Happy Baking!
ReplyDeleteMmm... those muffins look great! I'm glad that you found out about the Mono, and Little Chick can start feeling better soon! Prayers for a speedy recovery coming your way!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you finally found out what Little Chick has! I love the TJ mixes and those pumpkin muffins are yummy! Lots of rest mixed with a dose of muffins and she'll be on the road to recovery in no time. (:
ReplyDeleteOh poor little thing :( I had mono in high school & I know bad it sucks! I'm sure those muffins made her feel a little better... they look delicious!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon, Little Chick!
yummm. Pumpkin muffin sounds sooo good. I'll have to make some for the weekend. Bet they won't last long! Hope little chick is feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, what a sweet little cook Ü Those muffins look sooo delish.
ReplyDeletePoor sweet little thing, mono oh no! What a cute little baker though! Those look fabulous :)
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I am glad you were able to figure out why she has been so tired, although I wish it wasn't Mono. At least you gave her a "Sunnyside" with some muffin making! Send one my way please! Here's hoping for rest and recovery coming your little gal's way! :)
ReplyDeleteBless her little heart, that cute little baker of yours! Mono is horrid, our daughter had it once. She had to keep very quiet, not overdo it, or I guess it can get pretty serious.
ReplyDeletePraying that she gets better and beats this nasty thing!
Awwww... I hope she get her strength back soon.
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Those muffin looks delici... good job little chick. love you....
Poor thing! I hope she feels better soon! I am happy that you now know why she hasn't been feeling well! Can you believe that I actually forgot that today was Thursday LOL! It just goes to show you that I am still not with it LOL. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOh, poor Little Chick! It's not fun having mono. And once you get it, you can get it again when you overdo it. My son and my brother both had it years ago and when they get too stressed it reminds them to slooooow down.
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughter was sick we spent a lot of reading time together and when I had to do household chores she had a little playhouse that I put in bed with her.
The kids always thought it was special to be sick because I served them meals in bed on a bed tray my husband made in highschool and they got a little black and white TV in their room (back in the day when everyone didn't own 200 TVs!) and lots of special attention from mom. They still talk about it now! Go figure.
Look at that little baker in action!
ReplyDeleteWishing little chick a speedy and quick recovery.