More medical adventures

Here's a new one: the Brain has periorbital cellulitis.

I thought the eye swelling was an allergy, but 2 doses of Benadryl didn't improve it overnight. You know it's not good when the doctor stays about two feet away and won't touch you. I guess antibiotics will clear it right up.

And then, based on the vomiting overnight, it turns out the Brain also has a stomach virus. 

For those keeping track:

crazy toe

intoeing

diabetes

probable ADD

missing permanent teeth

eczema

keratosis pilaris

24 known allergies

possible Ibuprofen allergy

confusional migraines

spinal headache (from lumbar puncture)

Chiari malformation

periorbital cellulitis

Poor guy can't catch a break!

Mind Blown

When Pinky was in elementary school, she attended AWANA, a program at our church which disciples children and taught them about missions. Whenever she completed tasks like memorizing Bible verses, she would earn a jewel to put in a crown.

During the sermon at church yesterday, our pastor was talking about earning rewards in heaven. Pinky suddenly realized that the reason she earned those jewels so many years ago is because the Bible talks about it. 

It all comes together, doesn't it?

The Ladies' Man Strikes Again

The Brain sprained his elbow at church this week. It wasn't until 11 p.m. that it began to hurt so badly that he said he needs to go to the E.R. So, at nearly midnight, the girl from billing entered the room to ask him some question for her records, and the Brain put on the charm.

Billing girl: Are you married?

The Brain [not really understanding why she was asking a 12YO boy his marital status] Noooo...

Billing girl [grinning]: I had to ask.

The Brain: [grinning charmingly]: I'm a handsome boy. I can see where you got confused.

#momfail

Today was Pinky's birthday. In trying to be the good mom, the loving mom, the Stepford mom, I made breakfast for her. Not just cereal or toast or a Poptart. I made French toast.

On the way to school, the Brain informs us that it's National Pancake Day.

[facepalm]

Word Wiz

The Brain just realized why the afternoon is called AFTERnoon. Vocabulary has never been his strength.