The Positive Side of Lice

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I can't believe I'm actually writing this but as most of you know I'm a super optimist and I think I see the positive side of lice. Actually I have to thank my girlfriend (you know who you are) for showing me the positive side of lice.

I was telling hubby how unbelievably cooperative and sweet the kids have been throughout this whole process.  Hour after hour they've sat on a bar stool while I comb through their hair. It's not exactly easy for a 2, 5 and 8 year old to sit still for hours. I'm mean it's been truly amazing. No one's complained. We've had no meltdowns. Everybody actually wanted a turn. And come to think of it, I've had more "I love you's in the last few days" than usual...

Then this morning I put two and two together. My friend had mentioned that she loved getting lice when she was little because she loved having her mom play with her hair and really enjoyed the one on one attention. As hellish as this week as been for me, I think it's been a treat for my kids. They've each had more one-one attention than ever before. With three kids you can't always devote as much time as you wish you could with each kids. But this week each of them, one by one, has had about 16 hours of uninterrupted me time. 

Mama love and attention is the positive side of lice. Thank you friend for making this week better. 


Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Nice! This definitely goes into the column of reasons to have kids. Very special.

    SB

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  2. City GirlFebruary 6, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    I know I'll never convert you :)

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