This just doesn't seem to be my day.

[edwardina]

Jimmy's poison oak is bad. According to WebMD, he's having an allergic reaction. I came home this morning to discover that the area behind his right knee is skinless and weeping. It hurts more when he stands up and moves, and we were both hungry, so I went to make breakfast. He asked for the refrigerator cinnamon rolls, which we have, but I

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[seadiver]

Aw, Laurel. That just sucks. :(

[edwardina]

My heart made the sound of ultimate suffering at the loss of my omelet, but if that's the worst thing that happens to me today, I'll still be doing alright.

Re: it's all better from here.

[edwardina]

This is true. My sister brought home advice from a pharmacist, along with antihistimines, ibuprofen and Neosporin spray with topical anesthetic. Jimmy used all without hesitation or complaint, and is now, at last, sawing logs. Things ARE looking up.

I was joking about calling off, by the way. I know better than to shoot myself in the foot just to spite my face.