Elephants, Ears, and eBay

I finished Water for Elephants last night and am happy to say I loved it. I was a bit skeptical at first, and I admit I only started it because of the hype around it. I'm now impatiently awaiting the movie. The only problem: I'm a big animal person, and without giving anything away, there were minor parts I didn't care for. I can only hope they are left from the movie or I'll be the one with my eyes covered.

Avery started with a fever Wednesday night, so we set off for the doctor yesterday morning. She had been very congested and had a cough. Although she hadn't been favoring her ears, I knew there was a good possibility that something was going on in there. I was right...her right ear was fully infected and her left was well on its way. She slept better last night but is still running fever today.

I scored another eBay deal in the recent weeks. This is my new summer love since our bubble wearing will be limited.


Bloomer sets are going to get me in trouble. I think summer clothes in general are going to be a problem. That's two months where I can dress her and keep her somewhat clean, instead of just two days a week during the school year. This little set came in fantastic condition and was about half of what I would have paid at a Kelly's Kids party. I'm watching just a few other items. Sizing is presenting some challenges. I think I was over-ambitious buying 12-18 month clothing last summer, but it fit. She's been in that size since. What I've bought her in 18-24 months is big, so I've pulled out some of last year's things to see if she can still squeeze in. The minute I buy 12-18 months for this summer, she'll hit a major growth spurt.

Speaking of eBay, Ned has added an item to his watch list also. In doing some house business yesterday, he somehow managed to agree that an item of mine will be left in the house. Then, he didn't manage to remember that little tidbit until this morning. Have you seen Father of the Bride 2, where he promises his wife's favorite dishes will stay with the house. VERY similar! I thought it was a joke for a minute. When the smoke finally stopped pouring from my ears, I located this item on eBay so Ned may be in luck. The major problem is that this is an item that can no longer be purchased. My mom has 2 and has offered one of her's, but she's using them both and loves them. I have asked to review all further paperwork to ensure that my child, my cat, my car, and my phone are not a part of any future deals. Men! He'd better hope I don't arrange a deal that involves his Polaris Ranger.