So the other day I found out that our pediatrician received the H1N1 vaccine for the kids. So that afternoon I thought I would take all 5 at one time to get the shot. Of course I was a little worried about this, nervous about who was going to break down first, etc. So I had Bryan meet me at the dr's to assist in the consoling. As the 7 of us were waiting in the room for the nurse to come with the shots, something on Kelci's leg caught my attention. It was an upside down peace sign, drawn on her velour pants with a blue pen. Of course I immediately asked her, what that was and why did she write her pants. Her response to me was, I didn't do it! What??? I'm thinking she has got to be kidding right? She knows that there is no way I am going to believe she doesn't know who wrote on her pants. So finally a sort of confession comes, with the help of Daddy glaring at her. I continue to explain in my best mother know it all voice why we don't write on our clothes and why lies, even small ones are bad.
Finally the nurse arrives in the room with a tray full of vaccines. She announces to Bryan and I that there are two nasal sprays and three shots. So we needed to decided who should get each one. Poor Kelci, bad time to be lying to the parents, she ended up with a vote for a shot. Of course she broke into tears, and I did feel bad for her, but I knew she would live. Perhaps she will learn from this experience and just realize that she doens't need to tell lies...no matter how big or small, because really that is what we would like her to understand.
2 comments:
That's the best story ever!
WOW! I cannot believe you punished your daughter with a needle! The only lesson Kelci probably learned is that if you are going to lie--keep lying or else your mom will make you get stuck with a needle!
That was a great story Amy!
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