Kids were eating breakfast. Crafty Daughter was at school. I was checking e-mail, of course. Phone rings. I see Crafty Daughter’s middle school phone number. It was the school nurse. Crafty Daughter had passed out in homeroom. I asked how…
Category: health
Catholic Mom — Go, Ahead Pile on the Guilt!
No WordLESS or WordFUL Wednesdays today. I have two children home sick — one with strep and one with swollen glands. Both tested negative for flu, but I have them both on Amxycillin. My son is very lethargic. My daughter…
Dentist — My Revolving Door Policy
In the last 20 years I have had 6 general dentists… I left one because I did not like his manner–my parents still go to him — he was this loud guy who talked about Chicago and the Bears constantly.…
Pediatric Cancer Sucks
There aren’t words to describe how absolutely awful pediatric cancer is. Natalie shared her thoughts. Sums up my feelings entirely. https://canicontrolmylifeificantcontrolmyhair.blogspot.com/2009/01/anguish.html A friend of a friend’s son has neuroblastoma, possibly the pediatric cancer with the worst prognosis. I keep up-to-date…
Orthodontic Visit: Observations
I took my 10-year-old daughter (Sporty Daughter) to the orthodontist today. Here’s my thoughts: Taking one child anywhere is so relaxing. I could talk to my daughter and not have to listen to my son’s incessant talking. Picking my daughter…
Skeletons and Tombstones in Doctor’s Office
Why would a doctor’s office feel the urge to decorate for Halloween? Do other doctors decorate for holidays? Personally, I like a doctor’s waiting room to have chairs and magazines–that’s it, no other clutter. I am not a fan of…
Clothes Shopping Is Not My Idea of Fun
I am in need of new clothes since I discovered that many of my shirts have some form of permanent stain…since I realized that I don’t fit in to any long-sleeved shirts…since I hate what is left iny wardrobe. So,…
What Do You Do When Your 5-Year-Old Says Sh@#
So, we were at the PT place…my oldest has tight Achilles tendons. We go twice a week. It is a drag to have to bring all 3 kids, but the appointment is only 30 minutes and we never have to…
