beset...

The whole family has been beset all week by nasty colds. My poor son was diagnosed earlier this week with pneumonia, a sinus infection, and an eye infection. The rest of us have fared no better - but not been diagnosed. We've all missed a lot of work and a lot of school. I'm writing now from the lobby of the Dr's office, hoping to be done in time to make my 10:00.

Of course I wait until I'm desperate to visit the doctor.... pure genius. But speaking of desperation, my cousin who grew up in Calgary recommended that I try Buckley's Cough Syrup. In desperation, I tried it... wow.

It's hard to describe... it tastes, smells, and feels like you're poisoning yourself - I wouldn't be surprised if I had turned in to Mr. Hyde overnight, but it really does work! There seems to have been some serious improvement. It's a Canadian plot to prove, once again, how much tougher they are than the rest of us. :)

update: it's a viral thing for me, but I've got a nasty ear infection. Antibiotics for the ear, plus he prescribed something better than regular over-the-counter cold medicine... but (funny thing) he told me that the Buckley's would be fine too, if I could stand to use it any more. At only $5/bottle, I think I'll go for it. Wagey Drug is the only place I could find here in Lincoln carries the stuff. Oh, and I did manage to make my 10:00 with plenty of time. :)