Answers - 1st installment

October 18, 2006

Well, I’ll just dive right in to answering your questions. I’ll start with some easy ones to get me going. First up? Tess. She asks:

What’s your favorite color? And do you use Sudafed, Benadryl, or Tylenol Allergy when you have a stuffy nose?

Favorite color. I’d probably have to say blue. But I like white too. I like ‘em because they’re crisp and clean. I’m diggin’ orange lately too. But I think that’s just a passing thing. Like most things are for me.

As for meds…none of the above. I just ride it out. I don’t know why I have this thing about taking medicine but I do. I resist. Actually, I think I might know why I have this issue, but I don’t want to gross you out.

OK, I will gross you out. (Skip the next paragraph if you don’t want to be grossed out.)

So, when I lived in Africa, well, let’s just say that Immodium AD was my friend. (If you are unfamiliar with Immodium AD, it helps with, shall we say, intestinal problems. OK, diarrhea.) Well, I remember having a conversation with someone once (don’t remember who) and they mentioned that popping Immodium AD like it’s goin’ out of style might not be such a good idea. I found this intriguing because after all, the stuff works like a charm and I used it quite frequently. I inquired, of course, as to why it wouldn’t be a good idea, and they told me it was because if you’ve got a stomach bug which is causing diarrhea, it might just be a better idea to let the thing run its course (that pun was totally not intended) instead of effectively trapping it in your system. Totally made sense to me. How that translated into, “Hey, I should never take any medicine, ever, ” I have no idea.

OK, let’s take one more question before I go to bed (which I should have done long ago). I’ll opt for another easy one and tackle the ones requiring more brain power later.

Julie asks:

What has the transition to three kiddos been like?? I’ve heard if you can manage 3 you can manage 10. How’s it been? I’m expecting my third in Feb. (I’m an only child and already find the activity level of my house on the high side…) Thoughts?

First off, congratulations! Second, your statement about the activity at your house being “on the high side” is the funniest thing I heard all day. The activity in my house with two small children was more like when you’re at church and the microphones freak out and you get feedback that pretty much destroys your eardrums.

OK, the transition to three has been the easiest for me so far. 0 to 1 was, for all intents and purposes, THE END OF THE WORLD. But that’s just me. 1 to 2 was easier and 2 to 3 was even easier (not that it’s been easy, just no longer one, neverending day that lasts weeks months, punctuated by an occasional nap, a piece of dry bread and the overwhelming urge to scratch my eyeballs out with chopsticks). I’ve pondered this a great deal. I’m not sure if it’s easier because #3 is an easier baby or if I FINALLY HAVE A CLUE.

I’m pretty sure it’s the latter.

(Got a question for me? Shoot.)

Category: Life

Comments

3 Responses to “Answers - 1st installment”

  1. Tess
    October 20th, 2006 @ 12:42 am

    Good for you for choosing white. I’m partial to gray and red.

    I’m trying so hard to let the stuffiness unstuff itself, but my ear hurts and I think I’m going to resort to chemicals. :)

  2. Tess
    October 20th, 2006 @ 12:43 am

    I hope the nasal spray does not *ahem* give me the same result your immodium ad does

  3. Solana
    October 21st, 2006 @ 10:14 am

    I grew up in Florida from the ages of 2-11 and have travelled and moved a lot since then.(South America, Caribbean, Europe)Now in England for the last 13 years. How have you found all your travelling and has it affected your perspective of life in the US and American perspectives of church life?

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