HFM - a blessing in disguise?

I think he is slowly recovering from his HFM. The earliest spots seem to be slightly fading but he had many more new bigger and darker red spots/patches on his soles.

I'm so relieved that it's a mild case, with no ulcer or blister. His fever wasn't so high and it lasted only two days. He only vomited once. Appetite's good. God's merciful after what he went through recently! Please continue praying for a speedy and complete recovery especially since the school hols are round the corner.

I dare say that this HFM might have turned out to be a blessing in disguise instead. As it's so contagious, he's under quarantine (even though it's mild). That meant slowing down - no frustrations from kindergarten, no errands (there are, but it'll have to wait), no rushing, no stress from traffic jams, staying home in the air conditioning while there's a heat wave...bliss! He has his canky moments for sure, but all manageable when there's mininal stress.

We did various activities, some of which he liked - reading, writing (in a light hearted way), fine motor activities, numeracy. He got to play with his truck, to observe the backhoe loader (digger) next door, to smell his blanket more (!), play with his relaxed mummy. A happier boy overall and therefore a happier mama too ... and the happy cycle perpetuates itself : )