If you have been reading my blog, (there is about four of you – thank you!) you have noticed that I have been using the words “petri dish” a lot. One thing I have noticed while reading other fellow bloggers is that they give their kids and spouses nicknames to “protect the innocent”. Perpetually Peeved named her kids “Smalls” and and “Biggie” Conflicted Mean Girl named her kid “Boogie”, both are two blogging moms I like.
In that spirit I decided that my two blessed children, who are ages one and two, will be given the names of Petri Dish 1 (PD1) and Petri Dish 2 (PD2). I know that is not as creative as some of my counter parts, but when the shoe fits wear it! 
Two weeks ago we started a week mommy and me school once a week and since then we have been under attack of a bad cold, bronchitis, and sinus infections. Currently in Camp Pie Hole the invasion of the “petri dish” continues! We are now under the attack of a possible positive strep culture from PD 2 (we will find out the results this afternoon) which means PD1 more that likely will follow suit.
Those that know me well, knows I have the tolerance for germs the way either side has on the Gaza Strip has for each other. So when Camp Pie Hole is under attack of unwanted germs, I have my arsenal of Clorox products working in full force; thank God for Costco! My hands are chapped and dried out do to the overuse of the product. For some reason I think that I can rewind the infestation of what the little slimy petri dish hands brought to the table, chairs, walls, couches, toys and etc. It drives the hubs crazy, but he knows just to let me obsess rather than try to intervene since I may start wiping him down with Clorox wipes.
It is only the beginning of Cold and Flu season, it is going to be a long fall and winter and I should probably buy stock in Clorox. 
(1??lbs – too sick to care to check the weight, even though I know I have lost some, check back tomorrow.)
A Piece of the Pie Hole 