Congested Birdie Shines On

On Friday, Ms. Shelby called Julie to say that Clara had a "temperature" (of 99.7). Clara's been congested for a little over two weeks now (Shelby had called earlier in the week to say that Clara was "wheezing" during a nap!), so Julie decided to make an appointment to take her in--less for the "fever," and more for the wet-sounding breathing. Our beloved Dr. Harrington was on vacation, so we saw a different Dr. H. He listened to Clara and said she sounded like a smoker! Oh, but Our Bird was at her most sparkly! No flies on her! Antibiotics?! Who needs antibiotics?! So this other Dr. H showed us how to cup a hand and give her some firm swaps on the back with it to loosen up all the gunk, and we'll see. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes, which meant we had time to take the Bird (and the Boo) on a spin around the neighborhood in the sunshine.

Also on Friday, there was a fire drill at school. We are told that Clara clapped her hands at the fanfare and festivities. Yes for safety! Can't you just see it?