Song lyrics gone wrong

The diva has been singing this all day

"This is me, this is me, this is me with my allergies!" She kept singing it and I asked her where the song was from. She said it was a Laurie Berkner song. I thought it was strange that it was a happy song about allergies, but hey allergies sure plague this house, so maybe we need a peppy upbeat song to learn how to cope better with our allergies. But no, I checked the lyrics, and folks it is a song about ENERGY. The song is called "My Energy", not "My allergies". I don't have the heart to break it to the Diva. Maybe I will help her add some verses about dust mites and pollen.

One more day till Christmas- Should I be naughty or nice?

She's feeling a lot better today! Thank goodness!

Doctor's Office and Emergency Room in the same day

My poor poor Diva. She is all kinds of sick. Saturday I noticed she was sneezy and getting a cough. This always puts me on high alert because of her asthma. A little cold is no little cold for the Diva. Ever. She seemed to be in pretty good spirits and we had tickets to the Nutcracker, so we went. She had a fabulous time. But, by 7 p.m she was burning up with a temp of 102.9. I gave her meds and watched her like a hawk all night, her cough was horrendous, and we were doing her neb treatments every four hours. Sunday (yesterday) was worse. Fever down, but cough was still pretty intense. So we kept up the meds on all fronts. Throughout all this Diva had no appetite at all. Today Daddy-O stayed home with her and we had a doctor visit. On top of her asthma issues, the poor baby has a double ear infection. Funny thing though, the doctor said the ear infection seemed to be taking care of itself. Diva was in pretty good spirits at the Dr's office, and was fine at home, but coughing a little bit. Then suddenly she had the worst asthma attack I have ever seen her have. It was terrifying. She was smack in between neb treatments, so I wasn't sure what to do. Her breathing was insanely rapid, she was choking, wheezing and gasping for breath. I can't even write this without getting emotional about it. We rushed out the door to the emergency room. They administered more albuterol, and told us we were right to bring her to the ER. Her oxygen levels were back in a safe zone, so they let us bring her home. She still has a low grade temp, and now we are on Pneumonia watch. If the temp remains for the next 48 hours, back to the Dr. we have to go. She is now sleeping somewhat soundly in her bed. I grew up with asthma but I don't remember it being as scary to me as it is to watch my sweet baby girl struggling to breath. Thank You God, for looking out for our girl. Ugh, can't write anymore.

A book review from The Diva

One of The Diva's favorite books recently has been Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney. I just found out that the author lives here in VT, which the Diva and I both find to be super cool. Diva doesn't own this book yet, but we have been checking it out of the library frequently. I decided that since I did a random book review, that Diva should too, so I interviewed her this afternoon. The book is about a little llama who goes on a shopping trip with his mama. As indicated by the title of the book, Llama is not so keen on the whole thing.

Me: Diva, what do you think of the book Llama Llama Mad at Mama?
Diva: I like it.
Me: Why do you like it?
Diva: Because it's good.
Me: How does the book make you feel?
Diva: Good.
Me: What's your favorite part of the book?
Diva: When Llama makes a mess of the shopping cart. (Please note that her favorite part of the book is a GIANT TANTRUM).
Me: Do you think other people should read this book?
Diva: NO!
Me: Why not?
Diva: Because I want to read it!

End of interview.

Random Book Review

How Disappointing. I just finished Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin. I read her other two books, and enjoyed them. They were quick reads. I was anticipating this last book of hers, thinking it would be just as great as the 0ther two. Another little nugget that added to my anxiousness to get my hands on the book was the fact that it was constantly checked out of the library. So when I saw it on the shelf I squealed in delight. (Not really, but it makes for a better story.) I read the book Sunday evening and finished it yesterday. Eh. Blah. Not so great. Predictable. Frustrating. Still a quick read, not the worst thing I ever read, but it just wasn't what I had hyped it up to be.

Not quite getting the knock knock joke

Diva: Knock Knock!
Me: Who's there?
Diva: It's me! Diva!!! (Errupts in hysterical laughter)

I tried teaching her a real knock knock joke. She still thinks hers is funnier.

Conversation with a middle schooler

Student: Mrs. R, do you like my new haircut?
Me: Yes Student, I love your new haircut!
Student: The bartender cut it!
Me: The bartender cut it?
Student: Wait, no. I can't think of the right word. Not a bartender.
Me: Was it a barber?
Student: Yeah, that's it. The barber cut my hair.