"Mumps!" said the doctor.

"Measles!" said the nurse.

"Nothing!" said the lady with the alligator purse.

Do you remember that rhyme?!  We've joked about it a lot around here!

A few weeks ago, Anna was getting Isaiah ready for bed.  He hadn't been feeling the best, snooky nose and low-grade fever off and on.  She brought him to me and says, "Mommy, Isaiah has these spots on his tummy!"

I groan inwardly--"Oh, NO!  Bring him here......hmmm...."  Yes, there are several spots on his tummy!   Oh, please, Lord---NOT THE MEASLES!!!!

My mom had said a few months ago, "Chicken pox, whooping cough...what's next, measles?!"  I told her to bite her tongue!!!!

I told Anna we'd just have to check on him in the morning.  I just couldn't think about going through yet another childhood illness in less than 7 months' time!

Next morning, we checked....and....

Only one spot!!!!  YIPPEE!

So, we have a new rhyme for our family:

Whooping cough in winter,

Chicken pox in fall,

What is in the spring?

Why nothing at all!

Blessings on your day!