It took a commercial from Arby’s to tell me what was missing from Fuller’s diet- smoothies. He hasn’t been eating very well since being sick, and we have to get him to stay hydrated (the other day it was a challenge). Smoothies seemed like a great compromise.

What I love about smoothies is I can just throw in any kind of fruit with OK and it will probably come out ok. And if I add frozen strawberries, I can leave out ice, so it is mostly fruit. My favorite is the strawberry-banana-OJ smoothie, which is what he is currently dining on right now. I found one recipe that added honey, which is a favorite remedy for sore throats.

Any other tips on keeping kids hydrated in illness? Not that I really need it right now, but I have a feeling one day Fuller will get ill once again.

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