I woke Spencer up to take Chandler to school yesterday. He scratched his back without stopping and said, “Daddy, my back itches.” I picked him up and looked. Sure enough there on his back sat a nice rash with welts! I walked him over to the mirror and better light. His back covered, I decided to stay at home and work while driving him to the doctor's office. I am so glad that I have an understanding boss. Later that morning, the doctor stated that it could either be an allergic reaction or viral. Spencer had no fever, so it seems the allergic reaction is the perpetrator. We'll see. The doc said to watch him the rest of this week and go from there.
Once I finished working, Spencer and I went on a walk with Woobie and Pinky, his two buddies. He loaded up the umbrella stroller and we were off for the greenbelt. He talked away to me about how Woobie would speed up the stroller. Of course, when “Woobie” did this, Spencer took off running while pushing the stroller at the same time. I sat back and soaked in this memory. We went by the pool and up another part of the path before turning back, going off trail, making tracks in the dirt, stopping to say hi to a new puppy from our neighbor and eventually to the back yard where Spencer played in “Jeepy” and I soaked him with the water hose as he passed by in circles in the backyard. What a great afternoon/evening.
We left the house to pick up Chandler at Savannah's. After talking with Emily a bit, we came home. Spencer stumbled in the house quite tired. Bedtime called. We read a book he checked out at the library. I brought him some water. He fell asleep quickly. Benadryl three times a day tends to do that!
The next item up for bids – Chandler's room. He wanted my help in moving his furniture around for him. I understood. I helped. It actually looks better.
I love being their dad. I love taking care of them. I had another thought while on the walk with Spencer, “How could she skip these memories?” I don't understand. I probably never will understand.
My grace is sufficient for you...One Day At A Time!
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