2013_04_26 Friday

Happy Birthday to Aunt Shannon!!!!!

Because of all the old houses in this area, when children are 2, they must have a lead blood level test. Somehow it escaped me, and I finally managed to take Elise in today (2 days before her 3rd) to have it done. I spoke honestly to her that the nurse would pinch her (I said finger, based on other mom's saying it was a finger prick) and it would hurt a little bit but then we could go to the park to play. She was fine with it. But, when we got into the chair, the nurse decided that it was an actual blood draw through the arm. She sat still enough. But, when that needle went in, she started wailing. It took a couple of seconds to get it right and fill the vial. Unfortunately, she threw a full on fit AFTER it was completely over. She actually ran out of the room, into the public waiting room, ripped off the bandage, and tried to open a locked patio door (2nd floor facility) to leave! Naturally, the patients waiting were either laughing or mortified. Oh boy was she pissed. By the time we made it into the car, she had calmed down, and we had a nice time at the Fire Station Park.

I can't wait to see how she does at the doctor's office on Monday!!!