Hard Luck Day

Asa choked on a hard peppermint candy today. Luckily, he vomited the candy so he could breathe again; Jake was alone with Asa when this happened, and we've learned that Jake has the same fear of throw-up as me. Jake really freaked out and could only scream for mom and dad while crouching on the floor while covering his ears and squeezing his eyes shut. As I ran in from outside, it was like I was seeing myself! We all recovered eventually.

Tonight was Jake's last soccer game of the season - his team, the Green Dragons won the game 4-0.

While getting ready for bed, I noticed this tick on Asa's neck. It's head was really buried under the skin. John did a quick reference check on the internet to see the correct way to remove a tick from under the skin so he learns to take it out with tweezers. Asa is a champ, and bravely sits still while John pulls the first time. Just the body comes out and the head remains under the skin. Asa is still cool with that. John has to go back to get the rest and it doesn't come out easily. The crying begins, but soon John gets the remainder out. Then Asa is fine and also proud of himself for being so brave.