just don't lick my skin

Yes, a celiac can have oatmeal. But it has to be certified gluten free oats, and a pound costs $13 at Wild Oats. And it's the old fashioned oats that take a long time to cook. But they make killer crisp toppings.

I have allergy hell issues. The allergy shots helped a lot. But it did little to stop the terrible skin itching I get the summer months. I don't have a rash that's visible. But it's something I can't stop scratching.

Taking dye-free Benadryl helps. But I don't want to live off that stuff.

I've bought every kind of lotion on the market. There's only one that helps. Only one.

Eucerin Calming Cream.

Why is this so distressing? Besides the $13/bottle cost, it contains oatmeal. And I doubt they're certified gluten free oats. (But for the cost, it might be.)

So I still use the Calming Cream to get me through the summer. I guess I just won't lick the lotion off my skin.

boyfriend's back

Sorry.

Boyfriend's been hanging around a lot lately. Don't get me wrong - he's been helpful in taking care of my dad, babysitting my nephew in a crunch, doing laundry. But when I get home, he's wanting my full attention.

Last weekend we drove up to Prescott Valley to spend the night with matchmakers. I ate gluten from a stupid mistake, so I wasn't feeling that great. After matchmakers, we drove up to Flagstaff to start getting him settled in his new digs up there. It needs a lot of work!

We headed back to Phoenix Sunday. Bought more back to school supplies for him.

And yes, he's needy and demanding of my full undivided attention (kinda like my cats). But he's finally making it worth my while. We had some serious discussions about settling down and getting married. Kinda odd timing since he's going to school for about the next year and half. But it's a start.