Ode to BenjaminYou've reached the mark of three-quarters a year
I'd could do without any more split chins
But "walk it off" says your dad; It's just your skin
It could bring you skills on the court, or a part in FAME
This clip proves you're already an entertainer
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What kind of spider is this?! I have now killed two in my home. One at each end of the house. And that freaks me out.-------------------------------
The Gabster has been sick. Flu sick. Maybe H1N1 sick? We didn't get the bloodwork run to find out, but it's likely, according to my nurse friend. She stopped running a fever for a day and a half, and then this afternoon it started up again. Argh. This paper with star stickers was begun on Sunday night to encourage compliance with my drug policy: I deal it, you down it. And hurry up about it, because there is purple stuff dripping on my leg.Ben stayed at Linda and Roger's [THANKS AGAIN!] for a few days, 'cause ya gotta keep 'em separated [insert distorted guitar here]. I brought him home today to discover that she was very much still sick. Very frustrating. Also very frustrating to discover in the same day that Ben knows how to use a sippy cup. Even if it's pink and belongs to his sick sister, he's happy to drink from it. Such sharing, caring kids.
It's nice to live in a small town during times like this. Our doctor has treated my parents, my sisters, me, Jason, and now Gabby. So, he knows us. Our pharmacist is the kind that they try to portray on commercials. He remembers that Jason has to preach on Sunday and should probably take it easy on the high-powered cough medicine. His wife (the other pharmacist) says, "Loved that picture of you guys in the paper." That picture ran two months ago, and she still remembers. At least five church friends called to check on Gabby and ask if they could do anything for us. Well, that's not so much smalltown benefit as it is good to have a church family.
Also good to have are old friends. Got to see Erin Hall and her two beautiful babies! And may I say that she is the most sane person I've ever seen at week 3 with baby #2. Very impressive.
Yes, we are in sync! Just blabbin' to you about my pharmacist too - he remembers it all. Small towns are good like that.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Gabby is on the upside of the flu bug and that Ben is so full of J-O-Y!
Cute Cute Cute... We love the video, just wish it was longer! (by the way, dad said that is the best kind of spider... "a DEAD one") Hope Gabby gets to feeling better!
ReplyDeletecan't get enough of the video!! I feel like I wouldn't recognize this kid anymore. He's growing so fast! And Gabby is going to love you one day for that eeyore picture!!
ReplyDeleteI'd post a picture of the spider I've found twice in my house over the past few months, if it would let me. You can just google "cane spiders" and you'll see what I've been dealing with! Might make you feel better. I just googled it and my heart rate doubled.
love your update. Makes me wish I lived in your small town with you guys!!
ReplyDeleteMiss small town living! And miss you guys even more. I wish I was there to help. These are great pictures. Be sure and blog Halloween costumes. Have a great day and grand weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hope Gabby is free of the flu very soon and that it doesn't show up in your house again! The spider is of the variety called humongeous-ohmygoodnessitshairytoo. I don't think it is dangerous though -except it might bring on a heart attack.
ReplyDeleteLove the Ben-laughs. What a great way to boost my morning! Might have log on every day just to hear that!