Scarlet fever

The house is quiet. I'll try writing something before James wakes up or Isabelle's film has finished. I realise it has been over a week since I said I would write more often....but things don't always go as planned. Last week was actually a very good week. This week is not so good. James has a bad cold and Isabelle is home with Scarlet fever, believe it or not. And Jon is in Saudi. So, there you go, no golf, no shopping, no coffee morning. But you have to look on the bright side of things, no Isabelle tantrums, no late school mornings and no stress. And I have managed to clear a wardrobe, find all our missing Cds, and not spend any money. That's always a plus, especially according to Jon :-)

So, poor Isabelle, she really has been very ill, high temperatures, very sore throat, not been eating, hardly drinking and now she is red and blotchy all over her face, neck and chest. However, this morning I said that she would get anything in the world (!) if she took her medication. She said she wanted me to do everything she wants for a whole week....God, she scares me...Then I said I would buy anything she wants to eat. She is now enjoying her second bag of popcorn in front of Bratz Babies, great educational film...So, her glands must be better.

I also promied Emma to spend time only with her on Friday. She has chosen to go to Ibn Bettuta mall to do some shopping and see a film, Alice in Wonderland. Good choice, me thinks. :-)