The Swine, Their Flu & A Muslin Blanket

My germaphobic husband is really brilliant sometimes. Did you know that a thin muslin blanket can protect you from someone coughing Swine Flu all over your daughter? That's right! We used it as our super-human protective shield as we ventured through Children's Hospital when we met our surgeon and also when Abby got her blood drawn. Here is a picture of Abby... behind the muslin shield. You can only imagine his horror when I wore open toed shoes to the hospital! The GERMS! He has lots of other germ-adverse tricks up his clean sleeve. Just ask him. But don't ask him to shake your hand during flu season. He won't do it unless he's actually seen you lather up. He's told many a doctor to take a hike when they extend their hand upon entering the room pre-wash. You've all been warned. Now you can't take it personally.