Tails of a 17th Street Geisha

Drea and I have so much in common. We are both punk, into juggling, are also totally cool, smart, cute, boy-crazy, and have weak constitutions. No no, we are not "strict constructionists" and we aren’t 3rd world countries, easily susceptible to coups (how corny was that? did you get it? that strict constructionists didn’t really make sense, but I wanted to make fun of Bush). What I mean to say is that we are both as healthy as 80 year old hemophiliacs–um, if they lived that long. Yikes. That’s a bit grim. Okay… I’ll explain.

I get sick often. Sometimes allergies, sometimes I run myself ragged taking on more than I should, and often in the past from over-drinking and really lack of respect on the temple that is my body.

Aundrea is really sick right now because she has either a strained ligament or lime disease. We got the blood work done (thanks again, to Chris for his never ending support in so many ways, including a ride to the lab.) We had gone to the ER on Sunday night (the night before her first day of school) and then the tuesday she had off because it was a school holiday (Maryland primaries!) so that day I took her to a pediatric orthopedic specialist on the ER docs recommendation, assuming it was a torn ligament. The specialist said Lyme disease after an x-ray but no MRI. I had to get a second opinion, especially after the following day when Aundrea’s body temperature went from 95 degrees (hypothermia) to 101 degrees! The second opinion came from the only doc who took her insurance who had time to see her as a walk in, and she was great. She said probably lyme disease and really checked out Aundrea. We switched meds (3rd prescription in 3 days!) and she seems to be alright.

Who knew kids took so much work? hahahah She is an amazing kid, smart, mature, friendly, responsible, clever, bright, polite, talented, patient, strong, courageous, giving, and very very loving. All of my friends and coworkers who have met her have really gotten a great impression of her–even the ones who don’t like kids! And you know who you are, Bacon’s mom!

I couldn’t have asked for a better child to take care of. She hasn’t ever complained about the long bus rides, the growing cold, the fact that we sleep on the floor right now, and the fact that I drag her to my work after school. She makes everything fun and entertains herself. What a great kid!

Dyed my hair black and got glasses so I could look all adult and mom like. However, some bitch called me a milf and one coworker enjoys referring to me as mom.

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