This is Miles. He is my son. He is HUGE! He wears a bigger shoe than me (and I wear a size 11 in womens!) He is about an inch or two shorter than me... and I am 5'9" or something like that... I mean, the kid is going to be something like 6'5" or 7' tall when he gets to be an adult. Now he is sitting down behind me. So here is the interview with Miles.
Me: Good Morning Miles.
Miles: Yes?
Me: So, how is your day going?
Miles: I'm tired and can I listen to music?
Me: Not until you finish the interview... one mre question, then you can go. So, are you excited about moving?
Miles: I am going to listen to rap, hip hop, rock...
Me: Focus, son. Are you excited about moving?
Miles: Yes. I am going to live on a 30 foot yacht that is white and from what I have seen good looking. It looks like a LOOOOOOT of fun. Except for the rockety rockety rocky part.
Me: Cool. If you want to go listen to music now, you can.
Miles: No, I want to throw darts, listen to music, drink water, and hang out!
Me: The darts are magnetic, folks. Not to worry. So, Miles, are you looking forward to going to California?
Miles: Yes, because I get to see big battleships, a big aircraft carrier thatis a museum, I've been all over it... except for the parts that are blocked off. The local fire department has to install fire extinguishers before we can go to those areas just in case anything goes wrong. Oh, my dad has 2 or 3 yellow bikes! They were free to us. I have my own berth on the boat. My brother has his own and I think we'll get along better because of it. Me... Mom? Your turn.
Me: Thank you for your time, Miles. I am sure if anyone has any questions they'd like to ask you, they can leave them in the comments section and we'll check it out and answer them. Sound Cool?
Miles: I'm 5 plus 6 which equals 11. So not to worry. I'm responsible with darts.
Me: His ability to keep focused and on subject, never ceases to amaze me :) Until next time.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
My new yahoogroup
So I started a new yahoogroup. It's basically for me to post my daily checklist each day and to check back with what I have done. I feel a bit silly because I am the only one on there and so I am the only one posting. If you want to join the list, it's open to anyone. You can send in a checklist or just post a "hey, this is what I did" or just be the cheerleading section of the list. Anyone want to join?
Click to join mydailychecklist (The group has since disbanded)
Click to join mydailychecklist (The group has since disbanded)
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Ah! Moving....
Not sure the EXACT date but we are moving! So I will be busy busy busy now! Not like I wasn't busy before LOL. It's just that I am really freaking out now! WE'RE MOVING! WOOHOO! Might be a week, might be two... but We are moving. I found a place called One Bag that has a list for traveling anywhere, for any length of time with just one bag. So I am planning on implementing that and packing everything else. Of course we will have one bag for home education stuff too. I figured we can each carry our own towel, etc to keep down on luggage. I am really excited... oh, and did I mention WE'RE MOVING!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Pompholyx, how I hate thee
AKA Dishydrotic eczema! It's this condition that totally sucks! It's a severe dry rash that occurs on the hands (cheiropompholyx) and feet (pedopompholyx). It is intensely itchy and sometimes has a burning sensation. The cause is unknown. So of course, I am blessed with this curse.
I have it on my feet and ds8 has it on his hands too. He shows signs of it wanting to start on his feet... same signs as I had. Can't wear shoes without a horrible red look afterwards, shoes hurt his feet, skin is so dry it hurts, etc.
Each day, several times a day, we break out the lotion and lotion our hands, arms, elbows, knees, legs and feet (top and bottom). It's become a bonding moment, a time to help each other make sure we have enough lotion on our elbows and help rub in the lotion on the hands. We would not survive without lotion (and oatmeal soap!)
Usually I use Eucerin Plus for the skin. Occasionally we forget the Eucerin Plus and use other lotions. That is what this article is about. Different lotions for pompholyx. Which one works best? So here are my reviews of the lotions we have used.
I have been testing Eucerin Plus on one foot while trying Johnson's Baby Lotion (the pink kind) on the other foot to see which one works better or if they are the same. I also tried other lotions and I'll mention them if I can remember them all.
Eucerin Plus: it feels greasy and "heavy" and leaves a shine on the skin but it does work. Is it the best? I don't think so. As far as the other lotions go, my foot tends to feel hot and irritated when I am wearing it unless I go sockless. My ever present red ring of fire is usually BRIGHT RED after wearing it too, making it horribly painful. Think about gopping lotion on your foot and then walking across the floor. It makes the lotion pointless and I ended up having to put it on more times that day to make sure it stayed off. On the up side, it feels like it protects the skin with a layer that is visible. It works GREAT on my regualr dry skin, but NOT for the pompholyx! If I had to give it a grade: B
Johnson's Bay Lotion (in the pink bottle): I'm sure if there is any other colour Johnson's Baby Lotion but just in case... I use the pink kind. It feels soft and gentle and smells so good too! I put it on and it doesn't hold all the heat to my foot, which is very nice. My foot actually feels cool and I can wear a sock on that foot. I think it actually calms the area. Comparing it to the other foot, it is a light pink instead of flamingly brilliant red. And the font colours match my feet so you can really see the difference I am talking about. The dowside is that I need to apply it a few more times a day than the eucerin Plus. The upside is, I think it's helping! My grade for this one: A+
Equate brand lotions: don't waste your money. If you are trying to find something for extremely dry skin, this is NOT the lotion to get. My skin soaks it up and begs for more. It actually gets WORSE using this lotion. If you want to see how bad your pompholyx can get... buy it. If you want to have your skin heal and find relief, spend the extra money on Johnson's Baby Lotion. My grade for this one: D... it works for regular, every day, ho-hum kind of dry skin. But NOT for anything other than needing a tad of lotion. If you are actually trying to moisturize, don't bother.
Family Dollar Oatmeal Lotion: actually, I was surprised. This one worked rather well. It doesn't HELP, but it doesn't make it worse either. I bought some when I realized I forgot to pack lotion and I was going to be gone for 3 days. that many days DEMANDS that there is lotion around if I want to walk after 3 days away. So I ran to Family Dollar on a $2 budget and couldn't find my beloved Baby Lotion. I saw this lotion and thought of the oatmeal soap I use (that'll be another post) so I bought it and hoped that it wouldn't suck. It didn't. It wasn't like WOW, but my feet didn't totally suffer. My grade for this one: C... Great to use if you forgot your lotion and are on a budget. I use it now for my hands. They are regular dry skin. Nothing cracked or horrible... just need a little moisture every once in a while. Helps stretch the Johnson's Baby Lotion too. I use it on the extreme skin and the oatmeal lotion on the regular skin (even my face!)
So there you have it. My humble opinion. And if it helps someone with this HORRIBLE condition to feel some relief, I will be happy.
AKA Dishydrotic eczema! It's this condition that totally sucks! It's a severe dry rash that occurs on the hands (cheiropompholyx) and feet (pedopompholyx). It is intensely itchy and sometimes has a burning sensation. The cause is unknown. So of course, I am blessed with this curse.
I have it on my feet and ds8 has it on his hands too. He shows signs of it wanting to start on his feet... same signs as I had. Can't wear shoes without a horrible red look afterwards, shoes hurt his feet, skin is so dry it hurts, etc.
Each day, several times a day, we break out the lotion and lotion our hands, arms, elbows, knees, legs and feet (top and bottom). It's become a bonding moment, a time to help each other make sure we have enough lotion on our elbows and help rub in the lotion on the hands. We would not survive without lotion (and oatmeal soap!)
Usually I use Eucerin Plus for the skin. Occasionally we forget the Eucerin Plus and use other lotions. That is what this article is about. Different lotions for pompholyx. Which one works best? So here are my reviews of the lotions we have used.
I have been testing Eucerin Plus on one foot while trying Johnson's Baby Lotion (the pink kind) on the other foot to see which one works better or if they are the same. I also tried other lotions and I'll mention them if I can remember them all.
Eucerin Plus: it feels greasy and "heavy" and leaves a shine on the skin but it does work. Is it the best? I don't think so. As far as the other lotions go, my foot tends to feel hot and irritated when I am wearing it unless I go sockless. My ever present red ring of fire is usually BRIGHT RED after wearing it too, making it horribly painful. Think about gopping lotion on your foot and then walking across the floor. It makes the lotion pointless and I ended up having to put it on more times that day to make sure it stayed off. On the up side, it feels like it protects the skin with a layer that is visible. It works GREAT on my regualr dry skin, but NOT for the pompholyx! If I had to give it a grade: B
Johnson's Bay Lotion (in the pink bottle): I'm sure if there is any other colour Johnson's Baby Lotion but just in case... I use the pink kind. It feels soft and gentle and smells so good too! I put it on and it doesn't hold all the heat to my foot, which is very nice. My foot actually feels cool and I can wear a sock on that foot. I think it actually calms the area. Comparing it to the other foot, it is a light pink instead of flamingly brilliant red. And the font colours match my feet so you can really see the difference I am talking about. The dowside is that I need to apply it a few more times a day than the eucerin Plus. The upside is, I think it's helping! My grade for this one: A+
Equate brand lotions: don't waste your money. If you are trying to find something for extremely dry skin, this is NOT the lotion to get. My skin soaks it up and begs for more. It actually gets WORSE using this lotion. If you want to see how bad your pompholyx can get... buy it. If you want to have your skin heal and find relief, spend the extra money on Johnson's Baby Lotion. My grade for this one: D... it works for regular, every day, ho-hum kind of dry skin. But NOT for anything other than needing a tad of lotion. If you are actually trying to moisturize, don't bother.
Family Dollar Oatmeal Lotion: actually, I was surprised. This one worked rather well. It doesn't HELP, but it doesn't make it worse either. I bought some when I realized I forgot to pack lotion and I was going to be gone for 3 days. that many days DEMANDS that there is lotion around if I want to walk after 3 days away. So I ran to Family Dollar on a $2 budget and couldn't find my beloved Baby Lotion. I saw this lotion and thought of the oatmeal soap I use (that'll be another post) so I bought it and hoped that it wouldn't suck. It didn't. It wasn't like WOW, but my feet didn't totally suffer. My grade for this one: C... Great to use if you forgot your lotion and are on a budget. I use it now for my hands. They are regular dry skin. Nothing cracked or horrible... just need a little moisture every once in a while. Helps stretch the Johnson's Baby Lotion too. I use it on the extreme skin and the oatmeal lotion on the regular skin (even my face!)
So there you have it. My humble opinion. And if it helps someone with this HORRIBLE condition to feel some relief, I will be happy.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
I am having a pretty sluggish day. I think I'll stop sleeping in on Sunday's. While it is nice, I always drag butt on this day and then it trickles into my Monday. At least I am getting the morning and eveing routines downpat. I found that The Messies is a much more realistic site for me. I'm not windexing my sink now. I can feel guilt free with a clean sink, not one that could double as a mirror. I especially like the two versions of cleaning. They both suit me.
I have been working on eBay auctions. I have to get my butt in gear and finish uploading the pictures so I can upload the auctions from Turbo Lister to eBay. So I guess I am off for now since the boys are outside having a water fight :)
I have been working on eBay auctions. I have to get my butt in gear and finish uploading the pictures so I can upload the auctions from Turbo Lister to eBay. So I guess I am off for now since the boys are outside having a water fight :)
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