"Don't Put the Wood (tongue depressor) In My Mouth"

That sounds kind of X-rated, doesn't it? Well, that's what Isabel said to the Dr. last week when she had to have a Strep test. It's so Isabel. She is very literal. She remembered "The Wood" from a prior test and didn't want anything to do with it again. I don't blame her.

The poor girl had strep throat. I knew it was bad when she refused a popsicle, ice cream AND Fresca. She wimpered and moaned all day, asking "when can we go to the Dr". I've never seen her so miserable. However, after 1 dose of antibiotics she was doing better. Now she is back to her "normal" (??) self.

I'm happy to see her smiling again. And begging for popsicles, ice cream and soda!