Shopping

I've been in Portland, OR since Tuesday.

My daughter Amanda is doing a 50 hour internship at the Federal Court for the last leg of her her Court Reporting certificate requirements.  Her fingers are very tired.

I've been grandma drop off to and pick up from school for the kindergarten kid.

 Today Curlymop missed school because her eyes were red and burning.  The medical clinic sqeezed us in this afternoon for a quick check up.  The Pediatrician hardly walked through the door before exclaiming, "Pink Eye!

Poor kid has caught every bug that has come along in her classroom this fall.

I still plan to get out to some of the great stores here in Portland and do some Christmas shopping. 

You'll note that Amanda and I already went to Powell's. 





(My eyes are sort of burning.  Uh oh.)

Comments

Peter said…
Does the goss mag feature Tiger Woods... every other form of media seems to, he was just in Australia... as you may have heard... and left here with the accolades of the entire nation, only to have it all blow up in his face a week or so later.
1:22 AM, December 11, 2009
DesLily said…
oh no! do not catch pink eye for the holidays!!! geez Pam being colorful is one thing but lets leave they eyes out of it ok? lol
3:27 AM, December 11, 2009
ChrisB said…
Poor Curleymop,luckily it clears quite quickly with treatment.

Now you are a spoil sport we need a peep into that book!!!! LOL.
5:51 AM, December 11, 2009
Swampy said…
I taught for 25 years and never had pink eye...then last year caught if from a grandkid. Hurts a lot.
Give CM a hug from Auntie Swampy.
OK. So show us what's inside the magazine.
5:54 AM, December 11, 2009
Intense Guy said…
Best wishes to Amanda!

And I hope the poor little one gets well asap...

And goodness... I hope the Chaufferin' Granny isn't coming down with anything.
7:06 AM, December 11, 2009
grammy said…
Wash your hands a lot. I managed not to get it when several kids here had it. good luck
Have fun shopping (o:
9:03 AM, December 11, 2009
Janis said…
OH my...pink eye is not fun...poor little Curlymop. Hopefully you will be spared. Soooo...turn the book around and show us some photos.
6:54 AM, December 12, 2009
C... said…
ooooh nudie pics you bad girls!
5:54 PM, December 12, 2009
Far Side of Fifty said…
Oh the grands shared that Pink eye with me once..no fun..have fun shopping..or just looking!! :)
8:28 PM, December 12, 2009
Anonymous said…
Oooh, I want that book for some sad sick reason!
4:23 PM, December 13, 2009
Sayre said…
I love Powells! I could get lost in there for hours. I only went once, but it was enough to get me hooked. If I'm ever back in Portland, it's at the top of my list!

Pink eye is awful. I had it for the first time as an adult and I thought I'd gotten something in my eye that had scratched it. It swelled and had pus and crusted shut before I went to the doctor. NOT fun. I hope Curlymop's done with it soon. And that you don't get it.
5:37 PM, December 14, 2009
Unknown said…
I know you're having fun, pink eyes and all, lol.
9:16 PM, December 15, 2009
Diane said…
Sometimes burning eyes are good ...
7:24 PM, December 16, 2009
Gattina said…
The worldwide destiny of a grandma, lol ! and I am still without any work, I wished I could pick up a grandchild !

PS my word verification today is "Sting" !
11:34 PM, December 16, 2009
dawn said…
I have had one kid with pink eye years ago and one kid got impetigo. We have been fortunate to avoid lice. Looks like you have had some fun shopping.
2:38 PM, December 19, 2009
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