Mommy’s Random Thoughts

As we're all giving advice here, if you can get a hold of any, cola syrup is an old school remedy for nausea and from experience, it works. And yes, it'll taste like soda since it's the cola nut extract. So, not horrible either. But, I doubt you can get a hold of that... If I could, I'd give us some of my orange and ginger tea(Cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, ginger and I add a good amount of honey and a splash of milk.). That stuff tastes like Christmas! Soooo... Soup to the rescue, instead! Hey, at least you know people, even here and miles apart, care about ya. :)

@yaaashat Fun fact: I hate the taste of soda XD. So, I don't think I'd enjoy the taste much anyhow...nor could I get ahold of it, I don't think we have that in any stores here. Hm? I could always have my dad try making that tea...even if I don't drink it much, he'd be happy being able to help me, which would make stomaching the taste worth it. And we can't eat soups rn either:(, our oven is out of commission and we don't have any other items that could help us heat soup up. I know! I truly appreciate everyone's feedback and concern ^^. @arc Would dried banana chips count? I actually really like and can stomach those.

Yeah those should work too. Bananas are easy to eat when you're nauseated because they are bland, low in fiber, and easy to digest. They don't have strong smells or flavors, contain potassium, which helps replenish electrolytes lost if you've been vomiting. If I can't eat anything else, that's my go-to food.

(9:03 PM Sun.) I just want to thank those that gave to the gofund.me for our parents 30th Anniversary, and to those that may have desired to but couldn't afford it, you are truly appreciated! You guys helped make or mom and dad cry, so that is super exciting as we don't get to surprise them as much as we desire to. They also say thank you and that they appreciate everyone. In other news though, our parents (I believe) used some of that money to buy me and my siblings some dessert and toys/trinkets *insert smiley sweat drop face here* even though I told them not to spend any money on us. They have always brought us back cheesecake or something every year for THEIR Anniversary, so I guess this year wasn't going to be any different XD. All is well though, it made our parents happy to bring stuff home, so that means us kids are happy as well. I'm glad to know that they had an enjoyable day together! ❤️

(7:14 PM Tue.) I was finally able to eat a full and proper meal today everyone! I ate a ham and lettuce sandwich with some plain chips for dinner. Not eating properly for 2-3 days was finally getting to me, so I'm glad that I was able to eat today. Let's hope the nausea doesn't come back!

(1:42 AM Wed.) I forgot to say that I have a Discord now. That's not to say I need to be invited anywhere, but I know everyone has talked about having more ways to communicate if this site ever shuts down (if you wanna keep contact with me beyond here, that is). I still don't know how to work Discord all that much lol, but I thought I'd let everyone know just because. ❤️

(8:17 PM Fri.) Nothing is more disheartening than seeing bad habits crop up in someone you are close to. I-as well as my family (but especially our mom)-have already had to deal with bad temperaments, awful behavior and worrying day and night if the first person we loved would even get home safely. My mom, sisters and I have had to deal with said first person doing the dumbest crap in existence (that literally COULD have been helped) and being seen as hateful towards them because we tried to help and tell them they shouldn't be doing what they were doing and going places they shouldn't be. For far too long I have worried if I would ever even see this individual again, because the decisions they've chosen to make in their life has been completely asinine and truly mind boggling. And while this person has made some progress (which I'm truly happy about), they truly never listen to us when we try to be that voice of reason in their life, every time I speak on certain behaviors and ways they treat me or make me feel, my concerns are cast aside and downplayed to make me seem as though I'm the only one with an issue. This individuals behaviors have caused a tension in our relationship to an extent, and even though I am so tired of their attitude, I will always love them. But, the issue isn't that I still love them, if anything, I'm always happy that I still do. My issue is that this first person I love, their behaviors are starting to be seen in a second person whom I love dearly as well, and said second person is so much younger and impressionable still. They are getting involved in things that they have no business getting involved in...just like the first person, and sometimes I feel like my heart can't take it. I know it's only a feeling though (and that's not to say that feelings don't matter, cause they do), and I know I WILL continue to be strong, not just for me, but for my mom and sisters AND ESPECIALLY those two people I have cried for until the heavy weight of exhaustion called me to rest. But, it can get tiring–oh so tiring, to hope for better and brighter things. However, when you are at your lowest, there's no other way to look but up. So up is where we're headed, and I won't take no for an answer. If you read...thank you so much, I feel better now.

(9:25 PM Mon.) I don't know who's been going around showing our baby brother JJBA content, but he decided to be my 'stand' tonight while I was fixing my dinner. He's not really allowed to watch much anime yet, due to the content it can have in it, but he knows enough about JJBA to know they stand weird and they have these walking figurines actually called stands themselves lol. He ended up calling them a standy though and was shadowing me around the kitchen. I don't know why, but he kept making me laugh, and when I laugh, I get weak and can't grip things properly XD. So, trying to cook was horrible with him trying to become one with my body. He ended up being a 'stand' that was more of a butler than anything. He kept trying to get me things I didn't need to use in the kitchen because all he wanted to do was help me. I couldn't find it in myself to be irritated at him getting in the way...because I do the same to our eldest sister lol, and he's adorable anyhow. Even if he is a giant. ❤️

(8:07 PM Thu.) My stomach has butterflies in it and my heart keeps racing in excitement! The package for Monster's We Make (CoryxKenshin's manga) finally came in the mail today! It's been about a year or two that our baby brother has been talking about getting some of his merch, and when he saw/heard Cory created a manga, he wanted it right away. I definitely couldn't afford it and neither could anyone else in my family, BUT, because of my dear Joe @joemama711, I was able to get it for him. Truly I thank you, because I never get to surprise my family like this at the moment, and already imagining his reaction to the gift is making me teary eyed. Ahem! Anywho, I can't wait for him to open up his gift and see his excitement. He's either going to cry, scream and jump around, or all of the above. Hooray for giving gifts! ❤️ ^-^