Friday, July 25, 2008
Paint Chips and Soap
The other day Nathan was playing out in my mom's garage. The garage is really just an added home entertainment area, as there are never cars parked inside this basketball court sized monstrosity. My kids love to play in there and so Grandma parks outside so the kids have room to play. Yeah-spolied I know! On the day in question Nathan was painting (with non-toxic water colors) and blowing bubbles (also non-toxic). Then Grandma realized that Nathan was eating the paint off the end of his paint brush. Of course she told him not to do that and he moved on to licking the bubble solution from the bubble wand. After his second lick, he promptly puked. Apparently the single items alone would have been fine, but the combination was too much. He was of course fine, and went on with his normal activities of eating rocks and dirt. Yes, I realize eating rocks and dirt does not sound normal, but he does this, and according to his doctor (and the numerous tests she has run), he is normal with some strange eating habits. He of course also eats everything I offer him that is real food. I figure it is a trade off for me to not make him special meals, I let him put a rock in his mouth every now and again.
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There is actually a disorder in children called pica where they eat things that are not edible like rocks and paper and hair etc. I'm certain Nathan doesn't have that, but it's not as weird as you might think
Why would anyone want to park a car in the garage?!? There are so much more useful things to use that room for!!
anon: no, he doesn't have pica. apparently he is just a boy.
patience: yes, my mom's garage is "the" place for family gatherings such as holiday dinners. in fact, my wedding reception was held in her garage and driveway area (outside garage doors). i don't park in my garage either, but hers is huge, and should have at least one car in it.
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