Heather: You may think I’m cute now, Aunt Heidi but just wait…
It isn’t often Heather and Mr. K get to visit their Aunt Heidi in her home and when they do, they aren’t shy about sharing a little Scottie Love with her. Almost immediately after we arrived, Aunt Heidi scooped up Heather in her arms and snuggled her close. Heather’s not one for relishing attention at such close proximity but she made a temporary exception for her special aunt, snuggled right back and shared some kisses.
Minutes later, we all headed out on a walk to explore the complex and tackle the playground. Mr. K was overwhelmed by the abundance of grass and new territory to mark while Heather happily trotted along, taking in the scenery. Twenty minutes into our walk, Aunt Heidi suggested a little pond on the property we could visit and snap a few photos of the pups. I turned to look at her when she asked if we wanted to go and, shocked by what I saw, told her no, we needed to go back to her apartment immediately.
It took one look at Aunt Heidi’s face for me to realize what was happening. She was having a severe allergic reaction – probably to the dogs. Whelps were forming on either side of her jawline and spreading just below her cheek bones. No stranger to allergies myself, I ran for the Benadryl while Aunt Heidi whipped up a cup of oatmeal, per my instruction. Then, I did what any good friend would do with the cup of oatmeal – I spread it all over her face. (Sorry, Aunt Heidi wouldn’t allow for any photo evidence of this heroic action…can you believe that?) Within 15 minutes, I wiped it all off and her clear skin was nearly restored, almost as if nothing had happened.
Aunt Heidi has experienced mini sneezing fits and the occasional watery, itchy eyes when she visits but this is the first time I she’s reacted in such a way to the pups. When I played back the videos of Aunt Heidi and Heather playing, I realized the spots in which she broke out were the same spots she came in contact with Heather. And so, we determined it was best for her not to get too close to the pups and to refrain from Heather’s perilous kisses. But, as fate and Scottie Love would have it, it wasn’t long before Aunt Heidi was on the floor again playing with Mr. K and Heather. However, I must point out: with a niece and nephew this cute, can you really blame her?
Wow, that’s a severe reaction! And Scottie’s are hypo allergenic!