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I just got the final bill in the mail today for Liza's high chair incident (see previous post.) We spent 2 hours in the ER and that hospital bill alone came to $5,300. The ambulance and home care was close to $2,000. Needless to say today I am extremely thankful that we have health care coverage. Can you imagine paying $7,300 just to ensure that your toddler that fell out of her high chair didn't have head trauma? The total bill for her birth (not out of pocket, but total) was under $2,000. Something is messed up.

On a lighter note ~ Luke sure knows how to make me laugh. We had several very interesting conversations last week. I am sure going to miss him when he is gone all day next year :)

At lunch one day:
Luke: "mom, how much of our food is locally grown"
Mom: "not sure"
Luke: "can you take a guess?"
Mom: "maybe a couple of things"
Luke: "that is terrible. the more local the better. Did you know that your food rides on a truck for a very long time and gets all sorts of nasties in it. We really need to shop local."

The following day:
Mom: "Luke can you clear your plate"
Luke: "sure, can I put all of these scraps in our composter?"
Mom: "composter? we don't have a composter!"
Luke: "we should. You need to start saving your money and get one"

Yesterday
Luke: "mom, can I go out and ride my bike?"
Mom: "bud, it is Sunday and we chose not to do that activity on Sunday to make it a rest day"
Luke: "why do we need a rest day?"
Mom: "how many days did it take God to create the earth?"
Luke: "7"
Mom: "actually it was 6, what did God do on the 7th day?"
Luke: "He rode his bike and then he took a nap!"

Comments

Anonymous said…
So funny! I'm dying over here! He is so cute and so thoughtful! It is amazing what kids say! Love them!
May 18, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Unknown said…
Okay, Luke needs to come visit us. He will love my composter I have in my backyard. Tell him we use organic gardening techniques in the Deshazer vegetable and flower gardens (you need to come visit them too). We have A TON of sustainable farms around here and I take my kids on a weekly basis to pick up produce and U-pick farms.

Holy Cow, Bianca, you guys would have so much fun here. Why not?? We could have a little sleepover one night - take the kids to the beach on day - do the farm tours, etc.

Hey, did you see that I started my own business? I'm pet sitting and dog walking. Don't make quite as much as a harp player, but I've managed to make a nice chunk of change doing it on the side.

Glad to see you're doing well!! We miss you:)
May 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Wenger Family said…
Wow, Luke is hilarious.
May 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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