As many of you know, Michael started wrestling about a month ago.
Please excuse my Blackberry photos
He loves it.
Really loves it.
He loves that it’s an individual sport. He doesn’t feel like he lets his teammates down because he’s still learning.
He loves that it’s a team sport. That while he’s wrestling someone, they’re giving him tips about how to be better.
And do you know what happens when one brother loves something?
The other brother usually wants in on it.
And… there goes Mom’s sanity.
Well, not really.
Mom’s sanity was intact until this morning.
When I saw this:
Itchy red rash, in the shape of a ring.
Any guesses?
My guess was ringworm.
And do you know what I did?
First, I told Michael he was not to tell anyone that we thought he had ringworm.
Because a lot of people think that ringworm is something you get when you are dirty.
And we. are. not. dirty. people. (Just ask Darcie).
Then do you know what I did?
I stuck a band aid on it and sent him to school.
When the doctor’s office opened up, I called and made him an appointment.
I was told that ringworm is “very, very common in wrestlers.”
This is me, wondering why none of you thought to share this with me.
Because I am sure that at least one of you knew.
At 9:00, I went to school and signed him out.
While Jack and I were waiting for Michael to come to the office, I saw an old friend.
Not old like, old, but a friend that has been a friend for a while.
I told him (quietly) about why I was taking Michael to the doctor.
Then Michael came to meet us and I said goodbye to my friend.
He said something to the effect of, “Good luck at the doctor…” or something like that.
And then Jack…
…Oh Jack.
As we were walking out the door, Jack turned around and yelled, “Yeah, Michael is going to the doctor because he has RINGWORM!”
And I giggled all the way out to the car.
And from what I hear, the office staff thought it was pretty funny too.
And poor Michael turned so red that I actually think he was purple.
And she confirmed what I thought.
Ringworm.
Though, it was hard for her to do so because of the welts on Michael’s arm.
Welts from the band aid that his Mom made him put on.
Because, apparently Michael has a severe sensitivity to waterproof band aids.
I knew that he was sensitive to regular band aids.
But 90 minutes with a waterproof band aid obviously equals weeks with a regular band aid.
Because as I write this, Michael is lying in bed dealing with itchy ringworm and a painful welt.
Can you say “Mother of the Year?”
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Awww, poor thing. In my defense, I totally did tell you about the whole wrestling = ringworm thing after I discovered it! I hope he heals up fast!
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I was a “mat-maid” in high school. We had to clean, clean, clean the mats for that very reason. How yucky about the band-aid. That stinks.
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You’re an amazing mom – such an inspiration to me…stupid bandaids tho.
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‘The worms crawl in……The worms crawl out……..In your stomach and out of your mouth’………Sorry Becca, just had to do it. And I can totally relate to the band aid thing because as you know I too have that allergy. But, poor, poor Michael. And God forbid Jack have this happen to him. He will have the local news there to show them. And anyone who knows you, knows you are not a dirty person so worry not. But hmm, let me see, which is safer? Mountain climbing bike racing, or wrestling? Thank goodness one of my bestest friends in the world is a hair dresser because gray just does not go with my complexion. :-)
Poor Michael! I’m sorry he’s miserable! You’re a FANTASTIC mother! Don’t worry, he’ll heal! Have a GREAT day! Love you. <3
Oh no! Always somethin’, huh? Poor Michael … and poor mommy too!
hahahahaha!
Oh and LOVE the new blog look!
OH girl! So sorry!
I don’t get it…Who in their right mind would want to be near anyone that sweaty, much less roll around on the floor with them?
Boys are so…different! ;)
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You’re so funny! Remember when we had lice? I mean my daughter, not me b/c lice only happens to dirty people…NOT! Hope he’s getting better – I’m sure he got some extra TLC. I will pass on my MOTY award to you :)
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Awww…poor kid! Hope the welt goes down quickly. And, yes, ringworm is not something horrible. And it doesn’t even involve worms… :)
Love your blog header–cute! And isn’t it wonderful that we can blog about things like this? CHEAP THERAPY.
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Oh man…sensitive to bandaids? How awful!!
I have heard about the ringworm with wrestlers, but didn’t think of it! Promise!!
Hope it all…goes away quickly.
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Your award is in the post!
Not to worry – I am sure he will forgive you ….. eventually!
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Awh (((HUGS))) to you both!
Oh my. Egads that’s creepy, huh? Well, it’s just one of those things that is especially disgusting that our children get exposed to in these institutions of learning. What can you do?
I have that bandaid thing too…but only on my face. I think.
Hope the squirmies are gone.
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