User Post: Things I've Seen This Week Involving My Kids That Scare Me!

There are some nasty things out there that scare the ever living daylight out of me. Maybe it's not as newsworthy as Arnold and Maria's marital demise or scenes showing the Japanese nuclear power plant as it was struck by the tsunami that fateful day or the ending of the world this Saturday but, this stuff scares the sugar out of me.


My Youngest Child's Body Covered in Poison Ivy

The other day Ava showed me a spot on her face that itched. I thought nothing of it because it was after bedtime and this is when all ailments show their face, so I shrugged it off. Then it moved. Her leg itched and was red. Then her neck. Jeez! My fearful friend, posion ivy decided it was time to visit me again. It has been awhile. I see she missed me.

The Neighborhood Kids that Play With Mine Have Pink Eye

See, I had seen the redness in Liv's eye Monday. I thought, eh it's allergy season. Well, today at the bus stop Josh's eye is itching. Rub, rub but not near me. She sees me and all of a sudden I've been infected. Pink Eye is one of those friends of mine again that haven't visited in awhile. I see she has returned. I'll let you know the verdict.

A Dead Bird in My Garage

Last week it was a dead bunny, the week before that a dead mole and today my kitties blessed me with the raw body of a baby finch. How nice of them to bring me a present!

My Oldest Daughter's Leg Sliced After Shaving

I remember the war wounds I've shared with a razor. Luckily either I've gotten better with her or my legs aren't as fragile as they used to be. So I hear a shriek from the bathroom and a moan. Then as she emerges from the steam room, blood running down her leg. I can't bear the scene.


Wine? Hand Sanitizer?

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