December 18, 2002

  • Tim Never Gets Sick


    He works in an office where the people around him can be dropping like flies, but he never gets sick.  I have a theory about why this is true.  See Tim is 6'7" tall.  When he walks around the office, even if an infected person is standing next to him, the germs rarely make it up past the midpoint of his chest. 


    I however, am not 6'7".  I'm 4'11" in my bare feet and 5'1/2" on my driver's license.  So when Tim comes home and I go to the door to meet him, in hugging my husband I bury my face in a soft warm collection of very hungry germs who've been dying to make a connection with a real live human host.


    They make themselves at home.


    I don't feel well.


    I am sick.


    Yuck.


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    A final thought on socialization:  I've known very well-adjusted kids from both school and homeschool backgrounds.  The key is not the method of schooling.  Socialization happens best when someone who cares about the child is able to guide him/her through the obstacle course of human relationships.  Sending our kids off to school doesn't automatically mean they will get the experiences they need to become well socialized.  Schooling our kids at home doesn't necessarily mean they are deprived.  Great discussion!  Thank you for nominating yesterday's blog for the ZangaZine. 

Comments (12)

  • Sorry you are not well.  Tis the season. 

    Congrats on the nomination!

  • I'll buy that theory for a dollar!   Hope you feel better soonly.

  • WHY are so many big n' tall guys married to women so much shorter?  I've seen this over and over again...

  • what for is a ZangaZine????

    sail on... sail on!!!!

  • Ugh .... I am back at work today only feeling about  50% after taking a sick day yesterday.    I think what I really need is to put on my old t-shirt and plaid pajama pants and lay on the couch.

  • About socialization..I've seen my DIL teach my grand-daughter in ways that left alone she would never learn.  That little 13 year old has more wisdom about getting along with people than most adults have.  You are so right.

  • Hmm... NAS is 6'2 and I am 5'1 LOL Thanks for the germy warning!! I hope you feel much better soon!!

  •   That's a good germ theory.  You're so right--it always boils down to someone caring enough about a child--not just in socialization, but in all aspects of their growth and development.  Caring about children is the key.

    I hope you're feeling better soon!

  • Ahh, yes.  My husband (of average height) is home trying to hold down his gorge right this moment, while I dread the onslaught.  YEEECH.  And I'm convinced my poor eldest will get it the night of her school presentation ...........  Get Well vibes to you, in double doses!!

  • The old "Germs are Heavier than Air" theory! It could happen.

  • Like the germ theory!  I hope you feel better soon, maybe school can be held in jammies today?  I like your thoughts on the socialization process.

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