…maybe poison ivy instead. The doc says it looks like a contact dermatitis to him, although he wouldn’t rule out shingles based on the arm thing. Anywho, I’ve got prescriptions for valtrex (shingles) and prednisone (inflammation from contact dermatitis) and instructions on what to take when and how. Hey, fine by me, I’d much rather have a run-of-the-mill blistery, disgusting rash than a flareup of an old virus which can cause shooting pains in your nerves.
It wouldn’t surprise me if it were poison ivy, although that wouldn’t explain all the nastiness last week. I was pulling weeds a couple of days ago and barely brushed some, then immediately told Emily to come inside and washed my hands right away. It’s possible I missed a spot. I’m very susceptible to poison ivy ever since getting it as a child – and the tale of that is a whole other story in itself.
The doctor was running a full hour behind, but Emily (whom I brought with me) was very good the entire time. We stopped by Target aftward as a reward and she picked up a new Groovy Girl mini, which she is happily playing with now.
Other good mail: an electric ice cream maker which my husband got as a reward for ten years of service. We’ll definitely put that to good use! AND a piece of mystery mail which I ordered for someone else arrived today, and I can’t wait to give it to them! Yay for unexpected gifts!
Sidebar: For those who don’t know, my daughter is mildly autistic. That’s what makes me hopeful and happy about this story.
My cousin and his family called earlier to tell us they’d be setting off a vinegar and baking soda bottle rocket and releasing a couple of mice in the field across from our house, and they asked if we wanted to come.
My daughter had a long day and didn’t want to bestir herself from her couch, but I told her I was going, and then she wanted to come because I was.
So we went over and saw them shoot the rocket and release the mice, which was great fun. Emily came up with some good comments on both events. When we were ready to go, we all went to our respective vehicles, and I said, “Let’s go over and say goodbye.” So we did, and my child said:
“Goodbye! Thank you for seeing the rocket go up and the mice go!”
Holy moly! A spontaneous thank you! And an understanding that in this situation, it was appropriate to thank someone who has invited you to do something with them! And a sentence telling them WHY you’re saying thank you! What a wonderful display of social awareness and concern.
I’m ecstatic. This is just wonderful!
At last, they’ve released the perfect board game for me. Enemy Chocolatier! What could be better than a strategy board game that revolves around chocolate? And for six bucks? Bliss. This is going on my mental wish list. Cheapass Games, I love you!
Apparently, I’m the Emma Goldman of the blogging set.
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You have finished the test! You scored 84. Are you impressed? |
| Just like that freaky, bald girl in The Matrix, you have the ability to see beyond what other people see and realize that there is more to life, people, and situations than what meets the eye. You are a true Free Thinker/Open-Minded/Outside-of-the-Box person. Stay true to truth and you will always be free. |
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My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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You scored higher than 99% on openpoints |
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Rather than buy new Tupperware bits to store my daughter’s plastic toys in, I’m selling some yarn to consolidate storage.
It’s good quality stuff, so go here, my pretties, and buy! Buy!
