What a week

This week has been week full of trips to the dentist and doctor. Thankfully Z and I are now finally on the mend. We were both put onto antibiotics, nasal spray and cortisone for acute sinusitis. The poor boy was up much of last night due to coughing and a nose that needed constant blowing. He is still sounding rather croaky and looking rather pale with rings under the eyes. All of this has been as a result of a the trip we made to the super tubes on the first day of term , many of the children were ill thereafter. I don't want to know what is in that water!

Hubby had all his check ups for diabetes and all is well, all blood levels all within normal ranges.

A visit to the dentist brought unwelcome news for J, as his wisdom teeth are already coming through and need to come out. That is something he does not want to go through! He is very young for wisdom teeth, but if left undone, it will mess up all the orthodontics.

K, the only one we thought would escape the orthodontist, found out that she too needs braces and has milk teeth with no adult teeth to replace them! Her wisdoms are already pushing through and impacting her molars...poor girl is not too happy either. Next week we will visit the orthodontist and get the run down of what needs to be done. Mmmm.....I thought it would be a simple annual dental check up!

School in general has been slow with all the sickness this week, but we have managed plenty of reading. The older two have forged ahead with their mathematics, languages and other work. I hope that by next week we can get back into a regular school routine.

My little garden continues to be a source of enjoyment as I head out there every morning to water and inspect the plants. Sadly this week I lost a lettuce, a tomato and a sunflower to those pesky cutworms. I planted some marigolds, bringals and peppers. I plan to visit the market tomorrow to find some more to plant...

This evenings harvest is pictured above. I used the basil to make one of the most delicious dips/ spreads! The recipe calls for sun dried tomatoes, almonds, garlic, olive oil and a handful of fresh basil. It is great with cheese or cold meats or simply on its own.

The tomatoes need staking, the lettuces are doing well and the garden needs feeding. There are more pots to paint and fill....