The Boy Wonder has had Chickenpox this week.
We had long discussions about the importance of not scratching the spots to ensure that he doesn't end up with a load of scars. He told me that his Mum had already told him all about it and that he wasn't scratching at all. He did mention that sometimes his clothes rub against his skin though. I told him that it was OK, there wasn't much he could do about that. Don't worry.
He's a pretty compliant sort and will respect the rules if they're clear, but he's inherited my tendency to understand the rules of the game and find ways to work within them to get the desired result.
During our time together I can honestly report that he did not scratch. Not once.
What he did do every 5 minutes however, was what I can only describe as an amalgamation of The Funky Chicken, The Macarena and several Bruce Lee movies in order to make his clothes rub against his skin 'sometimes'.
I think at some point we'll schedule a discussion on the differences between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law.
NDC
Oh bless him....makes you feel a bit emotional the first time you see them covered in spots doesnt it.....
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