Well, in sickness and in health as they say...
Ever since my husband and I have been together, Christmas Day consists of drinking, eating and cooking all day long. It's gluttony and we know it, but it's what makes this day different from all the rest and we enjoy it.
I was fine until Christmas Eve day. Each year around the holidays I am reminded of a Du'er calling me one of those "short-legged busy body people" and the description fits. I go and go and go until the day of Christmas. I had woken up with a bit of a sore throat but I thought it was just the dry air. By noon, I felt a bit feverish and decided to lie down.
"MOM IS ON THE COUCH! ALERT! MOM IS ON THE COUCH ON XMAS EVE!" My family knew something was wrong.
I slept about an hour and woke up with knives piercing my throat. Dang it. We spend Christmas Eve with my husband's family and all I wanted to do was hold our new nephew born in September. Just snuggle him and hold him while his parents could sit and be normal people for a few minutes. And here I was with a fever and a throat on fire. First Christmas Eve I have missed in 23 years. Boo.
I ate ibuprofen and slept.
Christmas Day I went to the CVS Minute Clinic. Even before the rapid strep test was confirmed, the PA was talking about antibiotics and heavy duty cold relief. She said I had the start of a sinus infection which was very, very strange since I had no congestion.
Thank you, Mrs. Grinch.
The rest of the day was a blur. I told my husband I would nap for a bit and then help him in the kitchen but I am not sure how long I slept. All I know was he made EVERYTHING!! EVERYTHING! The antipasto platter, the soup with mussels, the entree, the sides...he even made the trifle!!!!! The only thing he skipped was the homemade croutons.
I could only eat a bit of the soup.
And then I came to the realization that my husband is a far better cook than I am. He's more precise. He doesn't forget ingredients. He's messier during the process for sure, but the outcome is far more appealing than my presentation. Perhaps I should get sick every year? 
Anyway, it's nice to have a partner in crime when it comes to food. 
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I am so sorry your Christmas was affected by illness, but an interesting discovery came out of it!
Yes, it is wonderful to have a partner in crime when it comes to food. This Christmas I discovered my partner in crime bought an attachment to a blender that will allow me to cook hot soups in the blender, thus cutting down on the dishes used in making a recipe! It's complicated, though, so I have read some manuals and the recipe book first.
I also really enjoy discussing cooking techniques with my partner, who is a professional in the culinary field. He always has valuable input for me.
I hope you get better soon and get to hold that grandbaby all you want!
Cher
on 2 counts: Discovering your 'partner in crime' and confirming strep, which is shut down EASILY and QUICKLY with Penicillin!
I haven't had antibiotics in forever but I knew I needed to get on them fast to feel better. I just can't understand why they give you a horse pill when you can barely swallow! Can't they make a penicillin smoothie?
we called it 'the pink stuff!' Foolish, imo, for them NOT to have given you a shot or a prescription for The Pink Stuff.
Be well!
and just plain spit up, but its for ANYONE, it has the good stuff, penicillin, in it. Who needs more? 
Here's your dosage! 
I was bummed to miss out on the fun. I hardly ever drink but I like my Christmas cocktails. Come on New Year's Eve! 
but I usually make all the sides and such. I like to cook most of the time. Sometimes I wish I could throw food into a bowl like the dog dish and call it a night.
He sounds wonderful.
And he made trifle? Trifle?
That is a christmas miracle.
but I have learned that's something's missing from Christmas when there isn't a trifle so I planned for both.
Yesterday my son was talking about a chocolate trifle! Oink!
I made a trifle once and it took me all day….
but it was worth every blooming minute.
Chocolate trifle? Yep, I could do that.