You know it's bad when...

As I was driving the Brain home from school today, I saw from the corner of my eye that he was making a gagging motion, as if he was coughing up a hair ball. I asked if he was okay. He said, "Yeah. I just caught a whiff of my armpit."

High School

On the drive to school this week, this was the exchange between my daughter and me:

Pinky: [GASP] I think I left my phone at home! How will I ever survive?

Me: [sigh of relief that the emergency is merely her phone]

Pinky: Just kidding. I have it.

Me: Whew! That was close!

Pinky: I might not even really need it much today. I think we're actually doing something in 5th hour.

The very next day, she begins texting in the early afternoon. Here are the highlights:

Little Bites

Having a teenager with braces is like having a toddler again, at least at dinner time.

Zzzzzz  

Good Idea/Bad Idea

Good idea: The Easter Bunny brought Pinky 24 bubble gum eggs.

Bad idea: Since it was the day before getting her braces, she chose to chew all 24 at once.

April 1st

SuperD decided to have a little fun with his manager at work. These were his texts to her:

I married him for his wit.

And his innovative ideas.

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?