8/8

Back to reality after a wonderful weekend. Ethan slept in until about 10 am. He was so tired out.  There was a big beetle that was found and was going to be sprayed with bug killer. I saved it in a cup for Ethan to see, because I knew he would find it fascinating.

When he woke up, he was absolutely smitten with this beetle. I have no idea how he falls in love with these creatures so quickly (sarcasm). He almost immediately started researching what they are and their likes and dislikes. So now we have a pet beetle. This is not a new thing for Ethan. One time he had a “pet caterpillar” he found outside and let go in his bedroom. I found out on accident because Avery spilled the beans.

We dug out an old tank that we keep around in case a squirrel or slug or beetle come along and needs a little love. He is making sure that if he handles it, he is washing very well to make sure he doesn’t pick anything up.

We arrived home after being away, and started dialysis. Our session was a little longer today because it has been a couple days since his last session. Ethan fell asleep towards the end of it. The hum of Paul on the lawn mower as well as the rhythmic noise pattern of the dialysis machine proved to have slumbersome qualities (I just made that word up).

Next on the list, COVID vaccine number #2. Everything I have is crossed to help ward off a downward spiral from the covid shot.

I am suffering from an encounter I had last weekend of a poison something or another. I have some nice blustery sores that are red and inflamed. It looks like I have a flesh eating bacteria or leprosy.  It’s pretty attractive.

I have Ethan drinking a lot of water and taking Tylenol. I am hoping he doesn’t lose any momentum due to the covid vaccine.