Did you survive 9-9-09?

That's right... yesterday was 09-09-09.... kinda cool huh? When I wrote a check on Tuesday, I realized that Wednesday would be one of those cool days, kinda like 07-07-07. I wonder if anyone got married at 09:09 in the morning. Anyway, I ramble....

Matthew got stung by a red wasp on Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon his ankle was swollen three times its normal size. It was still swollen terribly yesterday morning, so I got him a doctor's appointment. They gave him some allergy medication, told him to be careful and told him that he would live. He got to spend the rest of yesterday with Grandma and Grandpa Barr, so I think he was pretty happy.

Today, he ankle was better. Still swollen, but not nearly as bad and he wasn't complaining of it itching nearly as much. He seemed more his old self and got up and got ready for school and even took the trash out without too much complaint! LOL

So, now here it is a Thursday already. He has football practice again tomorrow and then the first game is Saturday against Thayer, which is the only team they lost to last year. They split the games with them -- won one and lost one... so it will be a tough game. They've really been practicing a lot of defense and I hope it pays off.

Just wanted to give everyone an update on Matthew (aka Fred-- in case I ever call him that and you wonder!) Have a great upcoming weekend and Go Salem Greyhounds!
Steph

PS The Tigers play this weekend too... go MIZZOU!