Yesterday was a day both J and I were dreading....taking BOTH boys for needles! I thought I better start a little early with talking to Nicholas about what his day held in store for him. Needless to say, he was less than pleased about it....and he brought it up several times before we headed out. Like...will it hurt? And I told him, well it will feel like a pinch and it will be super quick! How quick he asks? A second or two. Well, then that led to a whole conversation about units of time..which was fine as it took his mind off of the needle.
Nicholas was very adamant that his brother be subject to this drama first. We were of course reluctant because from what we knew from the last visit, Shane was definitely going to fuss and cry...and really, who can blame the little guy? So, after the boys were all checked out and given a clean bill of health, we thought it best that I take Nicholas for a walk while Shane has his TWO needles. We went to visit Syd in the waiting room and then Nicholas said he wanted to go back so we did...and I'm thinking well, they are sure taking their time because all I could hear was silence. We walk in and there is Shaney looking at me with the most nonchalant look, not a tear in sight and the nurse had just taken the second needle out! In fact Johnathon said Shane actually put his arm up to the nurse for the second needle and pulled his sleeve up!!
So, of course, we are quite impressed and after some loving on the brave boy, it is Nicholas' turn. Our very sensitive 5 year old went and sat on Daddys lap with great hesitance....started flinching and whined a little before the needle even was in...and a couple of seconds later, it was done. Over and done with...Yay!!! No big tears...just a couple wee ones and we were out of there....on our way to promised ice cream for a job well done!
They never cease to amaze, do they?
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I'm pretty sure that isn't how the scenario is going to go when I have to take my kids.
I'm green with envy.
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