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When Life Hands You Lice Ladies
So, after Becca shared her own lice saga, I couldn’t help but jump in with my own recent encounter, as if we were at a quirky storytelling night focused on lice. Just the other day, I had to seal up my kids’ beloved stuffed animals in plastic bags and stash them in the shed after my daughter had a playdate with a friend who ended up having a serious lice infestation. We’re talking an elephant, a manatee, a black bear, a cat, and even a penguin Pillow Pet—all exiled to the shed. My daughters’ bunk beds were suddenly devoid of their furry companions, which felt like a real loss.
“Oh, the Lice Ladies say you don’t need to go to those lengths,” Becca chimed in. “Lice only thrive on humans and hardly spread through stuffed animals.” After just one trip to the Lice Ladies, she was practically a lice expert, while I was still just following my neighbor’s advice.
Just a few days earlier, my neighbor Jenna had returned home from a grueling five weeks of radiation treatment to discover her daughter was battling a major lice outbreak. “I thought I was going to crumble,” Jenna shared over the phone. “I just didn’t think I could take any more.” Instead of falling apart, she tackled the situation head-on: washing sheets, linens, and towels, and using a non-pesticide over-the-counter treatment on her daughter’s hair. Like my mom used to do, she pulled out the trusty little black comb, meticulously going through her daughter’s hair night after night.
It’s interesting to note that humans and lice have coexisted throughout history in a classic parasite-host relationship. Yet, even the thought of lice can feel like a major disruption—like an unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome. So, just to be safe, I held off on releasing the Penguin Pillow Pet and her pals from their plastic prison for a few more days. Honestly, the chaos of regular life is enough to handle without adding lice into the mix.
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In summary, lice can be a daunting challenge, but with the right information and support, it’s manageable. Just remember to keep your stuffed animals close—at least until the crisis passes!