Okay. This post was up all day with “alludes” instead of “eludes” in the title.
WHY DIDN’T ANYONE CRY, “IDIOT!?”
*ashamed*
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Since I really haven’t been doing enough complaining lately (refer to the first part of my site name), I thought I’d mention something to you guys today.
Braden is sick AGAIN.
Yup.
It’s the third time in a month and a half. Previously? He had only ever been sick twice. That’s 15.5 full months of life with only 2 sickies. Then one and a half months with 3 sickies in it.
We Ah Soooo Redeh 2 Git Dah Hellz Outta Heah!
In brighter news, whenever I’m all “WOE IS US!” Braden has a way of showing me things like:
A) The only thing you ever REALLY need in order to feel happy is a naked butt (wearing shoes while having a naked butt really just enhances the experience) and a bag of some sort of chip things.
B) Playing Peekaboo cures what ails ya.
C) If those fail? Playing with the blinds is more than sufficient.
Even when sick… the kid trumps me on seeing the simple things in life. It’s not really that hard to find a little happy every day. As adults, we’ve just forgotten how sometimes.
#1 by shannymar on March 15, 2008 - 12:36 AM
I bet that darned mold has something to do with it! I can’t wait until your out of there!
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#2 by tommie on March 15, 2008 - 12:38 AM
you can’t even know the effect that the mold has on you! So glad you are proactive! Happy Saturday!
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#3 by emmasometimes on March 15, 2008 - 12:42 AM
I was reading back a few posts. What an awful nightmare! I hope things fall in place very soon for you and the family. (and well wishes to Must Wear Shoes While Nekkid.
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#4 by karla ~ looking towards heaven on March 15, 2008 - 12:43 AM
hey hon –
I’m so sorry y’all are going through this… we had a really sick year when we had a mold problem.
I had no idea y’all were dealing with this. I’ve gotten really really behind on my blog reading and so I had missed the all mention of this. I wish I could do more for you…
praying y’all get out of there and get well!
xo ~ K
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#5 by Maggie on March 15, 2008 - 12:44 AM
Aw, he’s adorable. I sure will feel better when you are all out of that moldy assed house.
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#6 by Junebug on March 15, 2008 - 12:47 AM
I’ve been out of the loop lately on reading blogs, trying to catch up. Some people post prolificly and I have a lot to read. I would like to send you some money to help with your move but I don’t have a coin place that close to me. Would you want me to send it in the snail mail?
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#7 by MadameMeow on March 15, 2008 - 1:11 AM
Awww… seriously, he is just too cute for words! And damn if he isn’t clever as all get-out!
*hugs* We’ll get you out of that house, if it’s the last thing we do!!
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#8 by Taz on March 15, 2008 - 1:49 AM
i really hope Braden is feeling better very soon..
It’s not really that hard to find a little happy every day. As adults, we’ve just forgotten how sometimes.
i totally agree..
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#9 by Becky on March 15, 2008 - 3:06 AM
This winter has sucked ASS as far as illness goes in this house. Sinus infections, colds, two (TWO) stomach viruses, ear infections and a bad slip-and-fall accident. I’m currently sick (again) and coughing up that lovely green stuff. So is Max (poor kid has green stuff coming from eyes, nose, yellow stuff from his ear, ugh.)
I wonder if we have mold anywhere. I often wonder about the air quality in this house, but really I know it’s my six year old bringing home germ-a-palooza from school. I hope you guys can get OUT of there soon. Very soon.
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#10 by Jenty on March 15, 2008 - 3:45 AM
Hoep he gets better soon. And I’m sure that he’ll be as right as rain as soon as you move!
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#11 by Secret Agent Mama on March 15, 2008 - 3:46 AM
That’s the beauty of a child. God bless him always.
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#12 by Bettina on March 15, 2008 - 3:49 AM
Hope he’s better soon. I know mould makes me sick as all get out.
Kids find happy in the funniest things! lol
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#13 by Veronica on March 15, 2008 - 4:03 AM
Sick again? That sucks! Here is to Braden getting better fast.
I find Amy fixes my perspective all the time. The wind in the trees? Hilarious. Throwing things for the pup to chase? Makes her roll around laughing.
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#14 by zoeyjane on March 15, 2008 - 4:34 AM
just think of how built up his immunity is getting! mine went about 7 months with nothing, then it was at least once a month for the next almost year. this has…uh nope, not going to jinx it…
those flat earth chips? to die for.
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#15 by zoeyjane on March 15, 2008 - 4:35 AM
oh and no, i’m not the one being annoying, saying that about the immunity. just every 40 people said it to me, so i figure i’ve gotta pay it forward or something.
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#16 by witchypoo on March 15, 2008 - 5:23 AM
So, you found the new place, do you have your move date yet?
Are hubby’s bandmates gonna help?
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#17 by frogpondsrock on March 15, 2008 - 5:30 AM
I have an award for you… (((hugs))) for braden
kim xxx
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#18 by Angella on March 15, 2008 - 5:40 AM
I’m just getting caught up on your site. My heart hurts for you guys! But Braden sure makes things brighter though, hey?
xo
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#19 by Casdok on March 15, 2008 - 5:55 AM
As you say its the simple things…beautiful photos!
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#20 by Angeline on March 15, 2008 - 6:04 AM
Must be the mould! But looking on the bright side, which kid doesn’t fall sick? And each time, they build up their immune system. That’s good news on the flip side.
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#21 by river on March 15, 2008 - 6:08 AM
Braden is too gorgeous, I just love him to bits. i’m betting his “sick” is an allergic reaction to mould spores. Ask your chemist maybe if he could recommend a baby antihistamine and see if that works. Then you’d know for sure if he had a cold or an allergy. (antihistamines don’t work for a cold, but they will dry up a runny allergic nose) I have mould and mildew allergy and I take a child sized dose of polaramine almost every day of the year because of all the gardens with their mouldering mulches on the flower beds. Anyway, you’ll be moving soon so things will all be well again.
#22 by Sister Sassy on March 15, 2008 - 7:16 AM
I feel your pain. I was just commenting on how my children were relatively well, but no… not more than 24 hours after I said that did they start coughing, snotting and all that good junk. It just happens. Hang in there, it’s almost spring.
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#23 by Rebecca on March 15, 2008 - 7:59 AM
Too. Cute.
I was at the doctor’s office yesterday (still feeling “sick,” but there’s nothing wrong with me that they can determine). I amused myself my taking pictures of the freakishly long pen at reception and of myself in my lovely paper shirt. I felt silly at being “caught” by the doctor, but I guess I was just trying to find the Happy.
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#24 by Kitty on March 15, 2008 - 8:47 AM
Poor babe…. I feel the same way as you when I’m having abad day seems like my son reminds me of what’s important…
#25 by HappyCampers on March 15, 2008 - 8:49 AM
We love the Flat Earth chips too! I don’t feel so guilty about letting Reese snack away since they are a little healthier
And you’re right–the ray of sunshine that comes from our children is awesome. Braden is just precious
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#26 by Deeg on March 15, 2008 - 8:57 AM
Too too too cute….and I just love that first picture with those cute chubby cheeks. Sigh, I really miss those sweet innocent years….my daughter is in the thick of it…it being preteen angst…..waaaaaa
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#27 by wright on March 15, 2008 - 9:24 AM
So precious! Hope he feels better soon. And that you get outta there fast!
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#28 by LaskiGal on March 15, 2008 - 9:41 AM
Hope your cute little guy gets better fast. Chips. What more do you need?!?
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#29 by Dawn on March 15, 2008 - 10:15 AM
wheeee!
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#30 by Sadie on March 15, 2008 - 10:18 AM
Awww!! Amazing how kids always know how to cure what ails our souls, isn’t it?!?! Mine always do as well! He’s adorable and I can’t wait until you all have freedom from your hell-hole!!
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#31 by Gordo on March 15, 2008 - 10:57 AM
The resilience of kids never ceases to amaze me. Our youngest is four and the only way we know when he’s sick is if he happens to have a fever. Otherwise, he’s tearing around the house, business as usual. Well, the night he fell asleep on my chest in bed, then woke me up with the 105 fever was a tad different. I thought I was on fire.
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#32 by Sarah on March 15, 2008 - 10:58 AM
This post would also work for Saturday Photo Hunt
It fits it perfectly : I Spy … Happiness 
And the giggles. I love little boy giggles. They’re so freaking adorable.
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#33 by Summer on March 15, 2008 - 11:40 AM
Poor little guy! Hope he gets better soon. Just be sure to give lots of naked butt time, it seems to work on my kids too. LOL
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#34 by Ree on March 15, 2008 - 12:58 PM
That grin is priceless.
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#35 by MamaFlo on March 15, 2008 - 1:01 PM
As adults, we get bogged down with the ICK in life while children always manage to experience the wonder, sick or well.
Try removing as much dairy out of his diet as possible and he’ll improve.
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#36 by Beth on March 15, 2008 - 1:26 PM
Sweet pictures. I hope your little guy is feeling better soon. Until then, try to enjoy the extra cuddles.
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#37 by Chuck on March 15, 2008 - 3:59 PM
Poor guy. Nothing can make a parent feel quite as helpless as a sick child. Hopefully he is feeling better soon.
Great photo by the way.
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#38 by Beck on March 15, 2008 - 4:08 PM
Poor little man!
You guys should move to my town – housing prices are way reasonable. Of course, we could never hang out because my constantly sick children would infect your little guy, so maybe this plan isn’t all that well thought out.
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#39 by Eve on March 15, 2008 - 4:45 PM
Finding the happy is something children are definitely better at than adults. A pile of manure may be an indication that there is a pony somewhere, but the pony and the horse sh*t aren’t necessarily in the same neighborhood – both are imminently portable. lol
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#40 by Tasina on March 15, 2008 - 5:41 PM
Ugh I can’t wait until you’re out of there. I hate the thought of that adorable little face (and butt) having to suffer. I mentioned you (obliquely) in my post today….
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#41 by A Whole Lot of Nothing on March 15, 2008 - 7:22 PM
I am SOOOOOO glad you are getting your arses OUT of there. Braden will get better FO SHO.
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#42 by Angie on March 15, 2008 - 7:57 PM
Wow. I just caught up with everything after a few days away. So sorry to hear about everything you’re going through. Doesn’t there have to be some legal tenants association or something that could help you make this guy do what’s right? Slum lord law or something? I’m sure you’ve tried everything you can think of.
Let us know how we can help – we’d be happy to.
Hang in there, girl and kiss that little face with the snotty nose – that has to give you hope.
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#43 by missy wiggins on March 15, 2008 - 8:10 PM
your kid is a cutie and he has great taste in “chip things” too!
sometimes it takes a child to remind us how we should just smile through the crap!
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#44 by psychmom on March 15, 2008 - 8:49 PM
Totally Agree….We need to stard findig a little bit more happiness in the simple things. You know, like the kids do. Mine find happiness in watching frogs, picking leaves, watching caterpillars…… We take everything waaaayyyy to seriously.
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#45 by ImpostorMom on March 15, 2008 - 9:20 PM
evil, evil mold! We’ve had lots of sickies but it’s because of daycare not mold, that mold stuff is bad bad news. Poor Braden. Hope y’all can get moved soon!
#46 by amanda on March 15, 2008 - 9:22 PM
Hopefully he starts feeling better soon! You should enter my embarrassing moments contest! I have a feeling you’d be more than willing to spill a few of your own!!
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#47 by Dawn on March 15, 2008 - 10:06 PM
cuz I’m asshole when it comes to spelling and I’ve offended people before.
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#48 by nottryingforaboy on March 15, 2008 - 11:22 PM
I too cannot wait until you’re out of there. I hope Braden starts to feel better soon.
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#49 by Babyamore (Trish) on March 16, 2008 - 12:04 AM
I had one of my boys sick a week – I only just caught up with your situation. I hope Braden is feeling better soon. I am glad the house moving is going to get you in a better place.
Braden is adorable.
My Little Drummer boys
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#50 by SusanB on March 16, 2008 - 1:43 PM
I, like Dawn, didn’t say anything about the allusion (ha!) because I was a little afraid to appear ass-ish.
However, I have very strong editing genes that come from my mother, and they want me to point out that it’s actually…”now with FEWER spelling errors.”
*cringe* Sorry. I can’t help myself sometimes.
Here’s to health and happiness for you all in the near future!
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#51 by Donna on March 16, 2008 - 11:08 PM
Braden is such a cutie! I SO love the video of the blinds…. It made me smile to see such utter joy and almost surprise to see you there each time he pulled them open. Good luck with the move!!
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