I've been so busy. So busy dying.

So after the three week long illness I couldn't stop talking about, you know, the one that stripped me of my will to live and left me with blood pouring from my eyes? I started to feel a little better by last week but then? My throat began to feel as if a smallish (though is there really such a thing as a "small" rock when we're talking about our throats?) rock was lodged in the back of it. I tried to ignore it and will myself to be healthy because this is starting to feel karmic. But finally Saturday morning I went to the doctor and SURPRISE! I have tonsillitis.

And the the Black Plague.

But don't worry I'm on another round of antibiotics*.

*Come back next week when you get to hear all about the raging yeast infection I've developed from a month on antibiotics. My body is a wonderland.**

**I won't really tell you about my yeast infection. I'd rather call each of you individually on the telephone to schedule a Festival Of Hugs Marathon than write about that not so fresh feeling.

Still I've managed to persevere and come up with five great Mother's Day crafts your kids could make you if your parenting partner gets wind of what you want.

I also managed to close out the Heirloom Gift Guide at Mighty Junior and the first person who tells me how expensive everything is gets a big sloppy wet kiss directly from my infection-laden mouth to yours.

Funny story. I was looking for a classic baby carriage for the guide because, though not practical, it is such a sweet item (and you can use it in your apartment as a cradle if you'd like). I found this one and thought, 'Gee, that's awfully expensive.' (Which is against the rules of shopping for cool things, btw.) Then went in search of a less expensive model and found this one. And gee, it's funny how suddenly the first option seems downright affordable by comparison.

Comments

[abi]

While you're an excellent writer and I always enjoy reading your blog, I have to say, my very favorite part of this post is the Google ad that says, "YEAST INFECTION PHOTOS - Discover Yeast Infection Pictures, Facts, and More Right Here!" Because I can't think of a single thing I'd rather look at.

[Nuisance]

Tell you what - my kid gets a $2500 bed at birth and they'd better be happy about sleeping in it until graduation. Dang!

yogurt - yogurt - yogurt.

And since your dr seems ok about prescribing stuff, I'd ask for a prophylactic dose of Diflucan...just in case.

[Ellen]

Whoa, that pricey pram looks like a hearst. Creepy really.

[Marivic]

Ellen, my (dark/twisty) thoughts exactly!

[Christy]

Oh my gosh! You poor woman! I will be sending you positive energy...feel better...feel better (did you feel that?!)

[HouseofJules]

You haven't lost your sense of humor, which is very impressive! I would not have done as well.
Jules
House of Jules

[The Domestic Goddess]

Good lord, do people really pay that much money for a pram? I had no idea. Now I wish I had taken the one from grandmom's garage!

[jirud]

Eww, I agree that the balmoral pram looks like a hearse! Creeps me out! Reminds me of Harold and Maude though, which is one of my favorite movies. Ack. I can't imagine having tonsillitis as an adult. You poor thing. Do they still do tonsillectomies? Hope you're well again soon.

[Thank you for antidepressants]

Pricey? Yes, but what they didn't tell you is that it makes your baby shit rainbows. I'll take three!