Simple Joys of the Week, April 12th Edition

Oh you guys, it's been quite the week and a half. In case you missed it on social media, I'll catch you up: last Thursday, I came down with a bad case of what turned out to be Flu B. It landed me in the hospital over the weekend and I've been sick ever since--the sickest I've been as an adult, I believe.

Then on Tuesday, Charlie Mae started showing some symptoms, so I took her in on Wednesday and found out that she has it now, too. Luckily, hers doesn't seem to be as bad since she got the flu vaccine, but it's still super sad. {Keep your fingers crossed for Ben!} 

But during this time, I was mostly in bed, feeling like I was dying, falling further and further behind on life, work, baby preparations, and taking care of my child, and it was no bueno. I'm finally back to functioning (although not quite 100% yet) and am hoping to be back to teaching tomorrow morning. PHEW!

So, simple joys. These are going to be *really* simple because I haven't been able to do much or experience much since I got sick...

HEAR: Maren Morris' New Album, Girl
Maren Morris put out her second album last month and I've been enjoying it ever since. It's quite poppy, which doesn't bother me at all but does make me wonder if she's on the T. Swift trajectory...either way, I def recommend it!

​SEE: Charlie Mae eating ice cream
If there is one thing that makes our girlie happy even when she's sick, it's an ice cream cone. I took her to get one after her pediatrician's appointment on Wednesday and it was adorable watching her eat it and seeing how much joy it brought her. I have to say, when it comes to ice cream, I understand the feeling ;) 

TASTE: Getting my taste buds back ;)
I always forget how much it sucks to lose your sense of taste until I lose it and then get it back...taste buds are amazing! Sure is nice to taste my food again.  

SMELL: Throat Coat Tea
I haven't been able to smell anything since I got sick, so I'll just say this tea, since it's a favorite when my throat hurts and I'm coughing as much as I have been. My mom sent it to me when I first got sick and I was so appreciative. 

TOUCH: Sleeping 
When I was super sick, I was coughing so much that I couldn't sleep (plus Tamiflu causes insomnia for me, so that didn't help). All I wanted to do was sleep and I couldn't. For the past two nights I've finally been able to sleep again and it has been heavenly. THE LITTLE THINGS, AMIRITE!??!

And there you have it! The most basic of basic simple pleasures. I hope your week was better than mine and full of life's little joys! See you back here next week.