Today was pretty productive. Grandparents’ Tea is Monday night, so I made three batches of chocolate chip cookies. Three. Batches. I tried to be effective with my time and do little jobs around the house during 10-minute intervals, and it was pretty effective. It reminded me of Commercial Cleaning, way back when I had television.
One of the little jobs was to put some firewood away outside. I put it in a little Rubbermaid box thing outside and suddenly a spot on my arm was ON FIRE!!! I was stung by a wasp!
Lloyd and I are debating about what stung me. I think it was a yellow jacket, he thinks it was a bee.Either way, it was fascinating! I’ve never been stung before, but I’ve helped children when they’ve been stung. Now, I’ve got empathy.
I didn’t do anything other than ice it, because I wanted to see what would happen. Here’s the whole thing in a nutshell: Fiery spot of pain, but cool water and ice dulled that. A nickel-sized ‘donut swelling’ around the sting site for a while, then a 1 1/2 – 2 inch low, hot lump. It’s been about nine hours and the site is still hot, but not painful. Fascinating.
Alright. Happy Monday, everyone. Have a great week!
Brad says
It’s interesting to hear the experience as an adult. I have been stung by a honey bee and a small yellow jacket recently enough that I remember them. It also helps that I have a written record.
Yellow Jacket (not a very detailed description)
Honey Bee
If I remember the yellow jacket sting correctly, there was a raised area that was warm and itchy.
Lauren says
Oh, that bee sting story -- it’s terrifying! How could you have stayed there for the entire class? I would have high-tailed it out if there.
Deborah says
I have been stung by bees and wasps enough that I have a pretty significant reaction. The one “medicine” that actually works is an onion. Immediately after you get stung, cut an onion and rub it on the sting for a few minutes. It significantly reduces the reaction.
Gretchen says
Sorry about your sting! Have a cookie -- it will surely help you feel better.