Back to Normal

James is back to his normal happy self. We are extremely happy to have him restored to health.

He had roseola, a virus which leads to a rosy rash all over the neck and trunk once the fever has broken. I'm glad it was that, as to begin with we thought he'd developed an allergy to something he'd eaten.

Hooray for health!

Thank you for your prayers and concern.

Sick

On Sunday James exploded out his diaper on Dan. (Ewwwww! Dan gets extra manliness points for bearing up well under the onslaught, getting home quickly, getting his clothes soaking, and starting dinner before I got home. Wow!)

Since his Sunday episode, James has been having tummy troubles. He has had a fever and is not his usual happy self. He prefers to spend most of his day in a lap. He's been lethargic and it is just pitiful.

We are praying our little man will get back to normal soon. He does seem a little better today but we are sure he could use your prayers too. Thanks.

Holy Guacamole

Before I left to run some errands, my wife said that she wasn't going to eat the last two avocados. Later, when I got home, I noticed that Charity had made me some guacamole and put it in the fridge. In my bliss, I tore open a bag of tortilla chips and took a nice heaping dollop of green goodness. I thought it tasted rather sweet and assumed that she forgot to add the seasonings. As I reached for a salt shaker I realized what had just happened. I should have been clued in by the confused look James was giving me, as I was actually eating his puréed peas. The lesson I learned: Puréed peas and guacamole actually look and taste nothing like each other upon close examination.

So, now I had an open bag of chips to go along with a hungry son who felt betrayed. The solution: I just have to make my favorite guacamole recipe and share it with James.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, salt, onion, and garlic. Serve immediately. That's it. Nada mas. The taste will surpass anything in a jar. At least, it's guaranteed to be better than peas. And James likes it too.