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What will the doctor order?

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Kiddo gets a day off today.   No, not because the Brewers won, but it’s a follow up with her allergist and doctor.   It was scheduled weeks ago.   We did find out, from the blood work, that she is allergic to shrimp and crab.   So, we can add shellfish to her list of no-no foods.   She is, honestly, happy about it since she never really took to fishy foods or the like.   Also, today is Sports Day at school and I’ve posted about the the last few years, but it’s a half day and no classes and it’s always crazy and busy and a lot going on, so in making the appointment for Kiddo, it seemed to be a good day.   It was also on off day for the World Series and if the Brewers hadn’t won yesterday, I wouldn’t need to watch mobile or miss the game and keep up to date while I managed Kiddo and the doc. Yesterday, I was glued to the TV to watch the World Series.   I spent the game on the edge of my seat or pacing.   Even when Milwaukee went up 4-0, I still...
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The weight of Grade 4

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Besides the recent travels and baseball, life has been pretty routine.   Work, school, weekend, repeat.   Kiddo’s been Kiddo, so not much to say there, other than that we’ve had some troubles transitioning to Grade 4.   Not like she can’t, but it’s a lot of new stuff and there have been some hiccups; forgotten homework, forgetting what class to go to and needing to go to J’s classroom for support and help, or slow to get out the door since she “doesn’t like” Grade 4.   It’s all just part of the challenge of being 9. As you can see, however, there are still a lot of smiles and laughs in the day. The biggest news is that Kiddo had a doctor appointment last week and it was just a well check.   The doc is a bit concerned about her weight and height, she’s on the low side of normal for all.   27.1kg (60 lbs) and 134.5cm (4ft 5in) is fine, but doc said she would expect, based on her last two years records, that she would be 136-139cm and over 29kg.   So, low...
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Four More

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I went to my first Brewers game in 1983.   It was a summer day and it was against the California Angels.   Yes, that CA Angels, not the Disneyheim Angels of Anaheim.   My dad won tickets, or was given them at work, or something like that.   I was 5. I remember the day.   The big blue sky and the white puffy clouds.   The grass looked so green I thought it was made of emerald and the dirt was a perfect diamond of dirt and chalked lines.   The bases seemed to gleam like they had stolen from the clouds in the sky; perfect pillows of white on the dirt diamond.   I was hooked.   The players… They were like Roman Gods to me.   Names like Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, and Tommy John.   On the other side, the Brewers, you had Ted Simmons, Cecil Cooper, Jim Gantner, Robin Yount (still at SS), Paul Molitor, Ben Olgilviem Charlie Moore, and let us not forget Rollie Fingers and his mustache.   Ned Yost, who would go on to manage the Brewers (...
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The Tale of Two Cities.... The same and different.

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I landed a day before B arrived and got settled and situated in the place we were staying.   After that, I set out to find a 7-11 and get the needed provisions for the place; water, snacks, and beer in the fridge.   Then I bumped around, explored my little part of the world, got to Om’s for a pint, and generally just had a night.   Nothing special or amazing; just a bachelor type night of food, drinks, and playing my Switch… Which was nice, because I hooked it up to the TV at the place and could just chill and game. Waking the next day, it was B-Day and we messaged and coordinated so I could meet him at the airport.   He was quick thru immigration and luggage and was awaiting me approximately 15 min before I even arrived.   The fact that BKK was getting storms and rain unlike anything previously in their history, it made for slow going.   Once I arrived, I found B and we headed off to get a Grab back to the city.   It was nice to see him and just talk ...
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