Out, Out Damn Spot

I started this back in October but never published it. He hasn't asked for Sunbutter in awhile though. Not since a lunch box explosion in the van which got Sunbutter all over.

Most days Max asks for sunbutter and apples for his lunch for school. I spread out a paper towel on the counter. I take a butter knife and scoop the sunbutter into a small plastic disposable container. Put the lid on it and immediately place it in his lunch box. I wipe the knife with a paper towel, throw the paper towel away and place the knife in the dishwasher. I then wash my hands.

But like Lady Macbeth I can almost still see, no, feel, the sunflower seed protein burning my skin. It tingles. I wash my hands again. I throw away the paper towel on the counter and wipe it down. Yet, is it still there? I wash my hands again. Invisible proteins swirling down the drain.

For those who don't know our history. Max is not allergic to sunflower seeds but Owen breaks out in massive hives if sunflower seed protein touches his skin.

Silly Thoughts

If I had a superpower...now this is kind of silly...but I have been thinking that wouldn't it be great to have a super power where you could taste allergens in your kids food? So you could taste their meal at a restaurant and say "Send it back it has been cross contaminated with cheese!" or you test the Moon Pies with the new "may contain" labels and say "Yep, I detect peanut residue." You'd be free to eat out, try new things and keep your food allergic children safe at the same time.

Yep, if I had a superpower it would be allergen detection.