Two Little Men: 5/9/10

Friday, May 14, 2010

Allergic Reaction

Henry started breaking out in some sort of rash on Wednesday night. We thought it was just a mosquito bite at that time. But then I noticed bumps all over his legs before school on Thursday - but they were tiny pinpricks, and I just thought it was a little heat rash from playing in sand at school on Wednesday for "Water Play Day." Then by the time we got to school, it was all over his arms and legs, behind his ears, and a bit on his torso.

I brought him home and called the doctor, and they told me to bring him in. The doctor immediately diagnosed "allergic reaction," and we've been taking Benadryl every 6 hours. Yesterday, the Benadryl really helped him stop scratching.

But this morning it has spread, and now the Benadryl isn't working as well. We are adding a topical cortisone...and we'll be going back in to the doctor tomorrow morning if it's not better.

This morning, the worst of it is behind his ears, on his ears, inside his ears, and under his chin. The legs actually look a bit better....which I guess makes sense since it broke out there first. I once had an allergic reaction to perfume that looked just like this. It got worse on the second day...so I'm trying to remember that and not get too worked up. But it's hard to look at and watch him scratch.

And, no....I really don't know what this is a reaction to. Besides the sand, we can't think of anything "new" in his little world.

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Biscuits and Books

Leo did a project at school where the class read many books by the same author. Then each student chose a book on which to focus for the project. Today (May 5) was the culminating activity. Leo dressed as the main character in his book (a little girl) and after the book parade, we all had biscuits in the cafeteria.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Springtime pets

We have had lots of excitement around here with springtime pets. For Christmas, Leo got a caterpillar/butterfly kit and a tadpole/frog kit from Gran and Grandpa. We ordered the critters last month, so we have enjoyed watching them grow. Somehow I missed pictures of the frog.

We released the butterflies last week.

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A brief moment of sibling happiness...

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We have really enjoyed eating outside pretty much every night for the last month. It was 90 degrees today (May 5th....I'm typing this and scheduling it to post later), so I know this is coming to an end. It's so nice to sit outside and enjoy the evening. The kids can come and go and graze on their food. So glad we have a little yard to enjoy.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Thank you, Letter Factory

Henry learned this song from a video.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

We had a pleasant meal at a restaurant!

Last Saturday evening, we were going to Plano to take family pictures. The pictures were at 6:30, so we decided to do something crazy stupid and go to a restaurant. The weather was pleasant, so we chose a restaurant where we could sit on the patio and the kids would have something to look at for entertainment. We actually had a great time! We're hoping we can join the land of the living again sometime soon!