Where is a Spring?!

It has been raining here since Friday afternoon. Today when I looked out the window it was sleeting! The wind has been wild for the last week or so. I ask you Mother Nature...where is Spring??! It is now March 31. The clocks have been "sprung" for weeks now, and the first day of this season was 10 days ago. I am going stir crazy trying to entertain an 8 month old inside every day. We've been watching a bit more Mickey Mouse than I care to. Honestly, after reading and playing with toys there's only so much to do! I have this awesome three wheel stroller, as well as a nice Snugli hiking pack for the babe to be on my back. I would like to use these things!!

Along with this weather comes sickness. So far our house has been sick-free, but as of yesterday my poor hubs has been out of commission. It began with a sore throat and feeling tired. Today he has been very achy, feverish and has had no real appetite. We try not to take much medicine in our house. He likes to use Airborne but you can only take so much vitamin C you know? I had him take a bath, then I used some baby Vicks on his chest to open up his pores and let some of that Eucalyptus in. I also made him chicken soup with like three huge garlic cloves simmering. Garlic is known to be good when you have a cold. He ate a little bit but has gone to bed early again. I hate when he is sick. I have been searching for home remedies for a fever, but I think the best we can do is have him pop some Ibuprohen and ride the fever out. I'm not sure if many one else is dealing with colds or illness but here is one thing that pops up a lot on Pinterest. I have heard good things about it, and I think the next time I go grocery shopping I'm going to grab the ingredients.

http://montanahomesteader.com/natural-remedy-for-the-common-cold/

Couldn't hurt to have it here for the next time.

Here's hoping for warm weather, sunny days, windows open and laundry on the line!!