Sonny Spoon

Ever since the boys went to school/day care, all I ever thought they caught was the flu. Although that was expected, I just didn't realise how often it would be.

Anyways, the boys kept taking turns getting sick. First Elixir, then Elijaz, (then Mama somewhere in between), then they got well, then it started all over again.

When Elixir succumbed to the flu again, the second time in the same month, best bring him to the Doc, I thought as he may need antibiotics this time. So, to the Doc's we went, and turned out that Elixir would benefit some healthy snorts of the nebulizer. I was so sure he'd go down screaming as he was the fussy-pot in the family (thus far). But if there is one thing these tots have taught me is, always expect the unexpected. In fact, Elixir was such a gem on the neb. My l'il dude took it down like a man!

So, l'il Elixir was out of action for a few days. But we had a small social gathering looming - Sheila's surprise birthday bash at Sulina's new home. Well, it sure was handy having twins, coz if one couldn't go, I could always take his womb-mate.

Elijaz was starting to sniff again, a bit feverish too, so he wasn't much the social butterfly at the party. In fact, the only thing he took solace in was Sulina's silverware. He kept clutching at the silver spoon throughout his 'ordeal'. We actually had to leave Sulina's with the spoon in his hand, coz everytime I tried to pry it out of his freakishly strong grasp, Elijaz would start bawling.

It didn't help that his fever was getting higher, so I felt I had to bring him straight to the Doc's after the do. As suspected, Elijaz had to go on the neb as well, but unlike bigger bro, Elijaz was kicking and screaming the whole of the 5 minutes! This l'il dude went down crying! And all this while, he clutched the spoon as if his life depended on it.

When we got home, the two kiddos exchanged pleasantries, and next thing I knew, Elijaz passed the spoon to Elixir. When I tucked them into bed later that night, the spoon was still firmly clasped in Elixir's hand. I guess that was Elijaz's way of sharing his experience with Elixir. Wish you were there bro...