Tristyn has poison ivy and it's in a real bad way. Yesterday, he was sent home from school under the banner of 'hives' which was really nothing more than a red patch on his face. But by this morning, his face was swollen all over and I could barely see his right eye. Not even his eyelashes could I see! Also, the rash had spread to his chest, fingers, hands and part of his arms. Within the hour we were at the doctors getting the diagnosis, benadryl and steroid medication. I was so relieved to hear that it was only poision ivy! His poor little face was/is so swollen I was fearing something far worse. We were turned out with reassurances it wouldn't take more than 48 hours for the prescription we were given to show noticeable effects.
Tristyn pulled his hood up and we slunk off to Starbucks long enough to duck in and get a coffee, a chocolate milk and a rice krispie treat before going home. At home, Tristyn spent some time reading his new Captain Underpants book that he got last night (when we were out to dinner and the bookstore with Rick and Maia) and I used the treadmill. As a side note, I think I can handle another form of exercise now and as soon as this near-constant rain stops I'm going to go rollerblading. Or biking. Or maybe even running.
Today was check the local thrift shop for Pyrex stuff day and Tristyn and I did that speedy quick--I found a medium sized white bowl and the most darling pink and brown casserole/pan thing!!!! The latter one matches my kitchen perfectly. =) Then we went to drop off Tristyn's prescription and pick up a few things for lunch.
We had a quiet lunch together and watched some cartoon called Chowder that Tristyn loves. It was nice to have lunch with Tristyn; I don't get too that often--I only wish that it was under different circumstances. =( Regardless, Tristyn who can normally be very withdrawn really opens up when it's just he and I and I really enjoy that. He helped me with all manner of things today and chatted away nearly the whole time.
Tristyn cut all of this fruit up by himself while I started a few other things in the kitchen.
We used all of that fruit to make a Creamy Fruit Parfait. All organic--from the fruit to the pudding I made. =D It was for dessert tonight.
Peanut Brittle is a new one for me but it was easy for us to make. Tristyn did almost all of it himself too. I was there for guidance and the pouring of hot things but that was it. He measured, poured, stirred and watched the candy thermometer. He buttered the pans and all I did was pour the hot candy into them. Okay, okay, I broked off one piece in the name of testing to see if was ready for breaking and had a little taste test while I was at it.
In an effort to cheer Tristyn, I let him pick out exactly what he wanted for dinner. He choose cheeseburgers, corn on the cob and homemade mac-n-cheese. I was proud of him for including a vegetable without prompting. =D
Tristyn went out to the front porch to husk...
I guess if I'd have read the sign at the store I'd have known we picked out silver and gold corn. Good thing we like this type as well as the next!
And I got started on the mac-n-cheese. First, the pasta...made 'bout a pound of it...squeezed some lemons for lemonade while the dough was resting...then got to rolling and cutting.
Bow ties are so cute.
This picture really doesn't show off the sweet pinkness of my new dish properly.
Oh, yeah...I tried my hand at burger buns while Tristyn was cutting and constructing a paper transporter ship for R2D2.
