Well, I suppose it's only natural that I should finally come down with the same crud my kids have had. I mean, as the mama you usually expose yourself to a number of germs taking care of your sick ones. It's just how it goes. And while I nearly always manage to drink enough tea and emergenc to keep myself well….. this time I lost.
I spent the last two days with the worst headache ever, my body aching and creaking like an ancient old woman. After four days of having a fever (101.7!) I finally went to the doctor. They swabbed me for strep, the flu, and drew blood (I think they like to do that). And the answer. Nothing. Just a virus. Rest, fluids, rest, more fluids. You know the drill.
And so, after two days of the rest + fluids regimen, I feel mostly like a human again.
And while I haven't touched the camera all week…. I do have this for you. Some fairy building goodness from Chicot. My little two (aka the ones who caught this awful bug to begin with) had a wonderful afternoon in the sun building. Moss, bark, bits of dried plants, and the biggest acorns any of us have ever seen. I love watching them do this sort of thing. As a kid I used to build rock houses along the river where we lived. I always assumed a mouse would live there…..
Did you build little houses too?
Anyhow… I'm going to get back to this resting and tea sipping business.
See you soon….
xo,
stephinie
Sweetbrier Farms Journal 
I hope you feel 100% soon!!!
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Those are.. HUGE acorns! Wow! We only have the tiny ones around these parts.
Feel better soon!
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that is a big big acorn!
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I aways loved the hats the acorns have. Those are super.
Glad to hear you are on the mends.
xoxo
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Glad you are better. I sent out my super powers of wellness & health units… they must’ve found you. ;D I love fairy house building!!! xoxoox So fun, the boys seem to get really into it too. Those are big acorns.
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Hope you feel better soon.
We love building little houses 🙂
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feel better soon! i heard louisiana is “swamped” with the flu and general ickiness. the nature treasures are so pretty! i love the little bits of moss and the burr oak acorns. so great!
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It would seem to me the you all live in a climate much like ours hot all year! Only the thing is you can go outside and play under the trees. While every plant here has thorns on it! I hope much better! It’s so hard to be a sick mama because you don’t get to call in sick!
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I hope you feel better soon!! Eric And I have been battling a flu that started with Zack. Even though he is 22. He always seems to bring a good bug into the house to spread around. Just when I need to be on top of my game I’m shivering under the covers. I made two soups yesterday and I’ve slowly managed to finish holiday decorating. All with the help of day-quill..
So…. Any word yet on where your going to be moving to.. I may not go online much these days but I am always checking in on you. We LOVE and miss you all. Call us when you find out..
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Hello, I wonder if you know what kind of Oak variety those huge acorns come from? And without being too personal I am wondering what state you reside in? I find these simply amazing and would love to have some for our very own fairy houses. Thank you, Angi
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I was just browsing in your shop and I am so in love with your Bayou gator quilt!! You and I have the same taste in fabric. You always have a print I am looking for.
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I hope your feeling better, hopefully you got plenty of rest. That acorn is beautiful. We don’t get ones like that here in the Northwest. Finally, congratulations on being featured on Typepad!
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Feeling well rested and much butter, thank you!
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They are the biggest acorns I have ever seen! Only two trees we found had them. We've got plans for some epic acorn sailboats!
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I see acorn sailboats in our near future 🙂
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Us too. The kids make them into bowls and dishes and boats…… such fun!
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Finally feeling myself again….. much better! Thank you for the good wishes & love! xoxo~
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I'm much better, thank you~
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It is! Everyone is sick. I'm hoping we're pass the bulk of it and now. There will be some herbs and immune boosting vitamins around these parts for a few weeks!
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Our winter is beautiful here! Warm sun and cool nights. Of course…. as I type this it's muggy and 70 degrees. lol
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We have been living on chili and soup this last week! Fingers crossed that next week is THE week. We'll call you right away!!
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I am not sure what variety the oak tree is. Of all the acorns on our walks, only two trees had these giant acorns. My kids were in love them & plan to make a few acorn boats next!
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Isn't that gator the cutest? He's my favorite too. Thanks for the shop love 🙂
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I had no idea I'd been featured! Thank you for letting me know 🙂 As far as acorns….. we only get the tiniest ones on our three oaks in our yard. I would LOVE if they were bigger. The ones up in Chicot were Colossal!
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