coping with kenny withdrawal

[editor's note: the following post is the first from Dr. Overboard herself, and we hope, not her last]

After a long weekend with much quality time with Kenny, I've diagnosed myself with Kenny Withdrawal (Latin Missing Kenny-itis). It's a condition in which you miss Kenny so much that you constantly think about him and little else.

What causes Kenny Withdrawal?
Deprivation of cuddling with, kissing, hugging and playing with Kenny for extended periods of time. Working too much, over-scheduling, out-of-sync priorities, or infrequent visits to Glenview can increase the risk of Kenny withdrawal.

What are the signs of acute Kenny Withdrawal?
- Day-dreaming about a cute Kenny during work hours.
- Frequent viewing of pictures and videos of Kenny.
- Regaling co-workers with unsolicited stories. (Providing strangers with milestone updates may indicate a more serious case.)
- Subjecting same co-workers to aforementioned pictures and videos.
- Propensity to call, e-mail or instant message spouse about said cutie-pie.

How is Kenny Withdrawal treated?
Extended exposure to Kenny is the best medicine. You usually will start feeling better after a few hugs and kisses. More advanced treatment includes playing with trains and/or cars, reading books together, taking walks, feeding him and playing a rousing game of “Where is Kenny?”.