It's time to childproof our house in preparation for a visit from Rhys, my one-year-old grandson. He's much more mobile than the last time he visited us seven months ago. For some reason, this blog title came to mind in the process. Being the mother of four, I know it's only by the grace of God my children survived their childhood. I'm just now learning some of the crazy things they did without me knowing. What can you do to ensure your kids don't fall victim to some terrible sickness or accident? Bobby and Jeff could easily have wound up in the Darwin Awards. I remember the time Bobby came home from his friend's house (he was about 12 at the time) with a hole burned in the leg of his jeans. He said they were lighting bottle rockets and one came straight at him and went up his pants leg. I didn't believe him. To this day he swears that's what happened.
Mandy tells me that Rhys has taken a liking to deliberately thumping his head on walls and furniture. I was considering stapling foam padding to the walls in the guest room, but Mandy is trying to avoid chemical toxins that come from things like foam padding. If anyone has a suggestion on natural wall padding that won't pose any other risk such as choking or suffocating, please feel free to list it in the comments. Owens-Corning fiberglass insulation is not an option.
Mandy, Rhys and Jeff are all coming to town for Thanksgiving and to throw a big party for Bob and me for our 30th wedding anniversary- they're having a game night for all our friends. Darcy is doing most of the planning. She is the main reason they're having a party for our 30th - she was in China when we celebrated our 25th. I can't imagine Mandy, Bobby and Jeff planning a big event without her. Brooks will be out of the country this time, but Craig and Leigh Ann will both be there - hopefully not making death threats to each other like they usually do. Now play nice.
