The Holly and the Ivy
Sometimes kids do stupid things. And sometimes, to keep kids from doing stupid things, parents say stupid things.
- You'll go blind if you sit too close to the TV.
- Don't eat watermelon seeds or watermelons will grow in your stomach.
- Don't swallow gum because it takes seven years to digest.
- Carrots are good for your eyes.
- If you keep making that face it will freeze that way.
- Don't put those red berries in your mouth because they're poisonous.
Oh wait, that last one is true as we found out on Saturday.
We were having an idyllic afternoon, picnicking, playing, enjoying the sunshine when Abby unexpectedly barfed all over the patio. Not too unusual except there were several unchewed, undigested red holly berries in the vomit. A check of the Poison Control Web site and a phone call to Poison Control told us a few undigested berries shouldn't be cause for alarm, but we should expect extreme nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and drowsiness. Which we did. Although with a 15-month old, it's really hard to tell if those are symptoms of holly berry poison or too much macaroni and cheese.
Luckily, Abby is fine. But the next time you hear an old wives tale, remember that those 'old wives' were smart old clams. Move your kids away from the TV, take the gum out of their mouths and give them a carrot.
- You'll go blind if you sit too close to the TV.
- Don't eat watermelon seeds or watermelons will grow in your stomach.
- Don't swallow gum because it takes seven years to digest.
- Carrots are good for your eyes.
- If you keep making that face it will freeze that way.
- Don't put those red berries in your mouth because they're poisonous.
Oh wait, that last one is true as we found out on Saturday.
We were having an idyllic afternoon, picnicking, playing, enjoying the sunshine when Abby unexpectedly barfed all over the patio. Not too unusual except there were several unchewed, undigested red holly berries in the vomit. A check of the Poison Control Web site and a phone call to Poison Control told us a few undigested berries shouldn't be cause for alarm, but we should expect extreme nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and drowsiness. Which we did. Although with a 15-month old, it's really hard to tell if those are symptoms of holly berry poison or too much macaroni and cheese.
Luckily, Abby is fine. But the next time you hear an old wives tale, remember that those 'old wives' were smart old clams. Move your kids away from the TV, take the gum out of their mouths and give them a carrot.
posted by Romine Family at 4:59 PM
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