I think all little ones are exhausting, although some are more so.

One thing - an advice columnist was asked about parenting. The question was that a mother, of a six-year-old and a younger child, both girls, if they had a little boo-boo, she'd put a gel pack on it. Her husband takes the position that she's overindulging them, that they'll need to be tougher and not give in to every little ouchie. The columnist suggested that the mother try to negotiate some kind of compromise - that the husband be more compassionate and the mother let the girls deal more on their own, but that the care at their early ages would set a pattern for the future. That letting the children know that they were cared for was important.

So ... that's my two-cents worth. As a non-parent, what do I know.

And I should say 80% of the time ltc is an absolute joy, telling stories, making pictures, and a very lovable child.

Even when they are in good humor and loving they can be exhausting!

How are you feeling, sj?

I'm still exhausted, and everyone around me is making me feel bad about not feeling better yet.

It takes time, and lots of rest. Rushing it would only put you two steps back. I'm sorry.

Oh, that's no good. You aren't exactly in control of how fast you recover!

Are facts helpful here? If not, please disregard the rest of this post!

It may take time to recover from pneumonia. Some people feel better and are able to return to their normal routines within a week. For other people, it can take a month or more. Most people continue to feel tired for about a month. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress toward full recovery and to avoid relapse. Don't rush your recovery! Talk with your doctor about when you can go back to your normal routine.

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Thanks, guys. It doesn't help that we're supposed to have our big Father's Day gathering next Sunday and my house is a complete disaster, I have no menu plan yet, etc.

sj, somebody else can handle it. If you have to serve food, could tcg pick up a bunch of sandwich fixings and appropriate sides (cole slaw, potato salad) for a make-your-own-sandwiches buffet? I had an aunt and uncle that used that as their go-to for feeding groups, and I for one always enjoyed it. (Note: My uncle was a butcher, so he knew where to get good cold meats.)

Yeah, pneumonia is famously exhausting.

I tried to file our delayed baggage claim with the airline, and the website ate it.

Edit: Oh, thank god, it did go through. There was just no confirmation until they sent the email twenty minutes later.