Immunizations are by far one of the WORST things about being a parent. I know that I need to protect my children from childhood diseases and I would never even consider NOT immunizing my child... but... ouch.
Thatch had his 2 year check up this week. He had to have a blood draw and 2 shots! Poor Buddy.
A little background info: Russ' new thing with the big kids is to say "how strong?" to which they of course reply "too strong!" while flexing their muscles and making their best 'tough' face!
Back to the Story... Thatch had survived the blood draw, the scale (which totally freaks him out? why?), the measuring (painful? no, but some strange lady is touching me, so yes that must equal a 'freak out'), and then the doctor looking in his ears and nose etc. Rough stuff. But the worst was yet to come. Shots. We laid him down on the table. He was not okay with this. I tried to calm him down. I held his hands and snuggled my face right up next to his and whispered in his ear, "how strong?" to which he sweetly and quietly replied "too strong." I say it a little louder, "HOW STRONG?" trying to prepare him, he responds a little louder this time, "Too Strong!" then... the shot. His face was that of sheer horror! Betrayal. Pain. He screamed, "NO STRONG, NO STRONG! HOME!!!" The shots were over. I scooped him up and gave him a great big hug! He looked at me... he looked at the sweet (and very patient I might add) nurse... he just looked at us for a minute and cried. Then through sobs he finally says, "why?"
It broke my heart but I have to admit I kinda wanted to giggle... it was adorable. Sad? yes! But adorable. Suffice it to say he got a treat when we got home not mention a great little toy from the Dr.'s Office Prize Box!
Happy to say you are all caught up now Buddy no more shots for a long time... well except for a flu shot that is! Love you Thatch!
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