It started with a small lump. Okay, not so small, but not huge. Behind Cooper’s right ear, last week. Could be from a bug bite. Who knows?
Five days later it’s still there, bigger, maybe, with two more smallish ones new to join the first. That’s when I call the doctor.
Doctor is thorough, encouraging. Probably nothing, [...]
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Not pity, but thanks
Posted in health, limbo on July 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Ode to the PB&J
Posted in food, groceries, health on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’re at that side of the food cycle — little is left in the refrigerator, grocery shopping day is next week. Luckily, the kids love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I can see them as a prominent menu item for the next few days.
I’ve noticed, though, that lots of folks seem sorta against the [...]
Tips from Parenting Magazine
Posted in health on April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In their April issue, Parenting magazine offered these bits of information about kids’ health. I found each one so interesting, I had to post them:
Honey may reduce your child’s nighttime cough. Good news, since, alas, no meds are recommended for the under six age group. Give 1/2 tsp. for kids 1 [...]