Risotto and the Plague

Jordyn has the worst virus. She's not been this sick in a LONG time. We've had every sort of cold imaginable this season, but THIS is like the plague. Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's been miserable. When MY kid asks to go to bed or to take a nap, she's seriously ill. She's been like a zombie!!! The first night she showed signs of illness, she woke up EVERY half hour all night long. While Jeremy and I traded off, neither of us slept due to the constant hacking and crying. She had a ridiculously high fever, which is normal for her, but it is always a bit scary. It was so miserable for her. Well, for us too! At least Kennedy had a good night's rest. I hope Jord is better soon, and that Kennedy and I are safe (Jeremy rarely, if ever, gets sick). I must say, the one nice thing about her being sick is that she's cuddly. Usually, she only wants to be touched on her terms--rarely. Lately, she's asked to be held and such. Ahhhh...it's the little things.

I made risotto for dinner tonight. This was Kennedy's first time eating it. I'm not sure if it's the Italian in her, or just the fact that she likes good food (carbs, maybe???), but she couldn't get it in fast enough. Wow! Good thing Jordyn was sick, because Kennedy ate what I had given to her and Jordyn's portion. That was on top of the meat and green beans that accompanied it. This kid can pack it away. She's starting to fill out a bit more now, too. I wonder if this is why!?!?!? She's still pretty skinny, but she looks like she's packed on a bit of baby pudge. It's pretty darn cute. Lately she really looks like a big girl. I can't believe we're on the path to toddlerhood. Oh, my BABY girl...