Sick kid, redux

Aislinn is well. She' s still quite snotty, and I have to suction her nose out before I nurse her so she won't gag and puke, but for all intents and purposes, she's well.

Audrey, on the other hand, was running a 101.9 degree fever when she came home from kindergarten today. Here we go again. At least Audrey tends to be an easier patient. Ironic, since she's generally my more high-need kid, but I guess it all balances out this way! She will probably lay on the sofa, watching TV and napping. I only let her watch unlimited TV when she's sick; it's the best way to keep her still, and she does tend to fall asleep watching anyway. We're supposed to have family photos done tomorrow, though, outside no less, so those will probably have to be rescheduled.

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Going through yesterday's mail (this morning), I noticed a catalog for American Girl Bitty Babies. I am ambivalent about the whole American Girls phenomenon. The stories are a great tool for getting girls interested in history (one of my loves), but the doll craze seems a little over the top. I can see why girls like them, though. The Bitty Babies are a perfect example: you can personalize the doll to your race (see above link). You can buy all kinds of cool accessories for your baby. And you can not only dress your baby in clothes that are as cute and trendy (and expensive) as anything you might dress your child in, you can actually buy matching outfits for your daughter herself. And just in case you chose not to click on the above links to see for yourself:



I am tossing the catalog. I know temptation when I see it (not just for Audrey...but also for me!)