Routine check-up

The boys had a “non-routine” afternoon today.  We had the pleasure of spending 1 1/2 hours at the doctor’s office for Lincoln’s 18 month check-up.  Nolan & Lincoln enjoyed entertaining the other waiting room patrons by pointing to the different artwork, jabbering & laughing with one another, and doing laps around the chairs.  (No one scowled at us, which I appreciated.  We only received smiles.)  When Lincoln’s name was called, we spent a few fleeting moments in one patient room before moving to one that our doctor typically uses instead.  After the good doctor checked Lincoln out, I asked her a few questions and did my best to focus on her responses as I attempted to corral the boys.  They were extremely interested in the sink & goose-neck light in the room – why am I not surprised??  I don’t blame them for getting antsy – an hour and a half is a long time to be cooped up like we were.  I’m so glad our doctor has lots of patience, loves kids and likes to laugh.

Our time at the clinic ended with both boys getting shots.  Nolan went first, which ended up being a good thing.  Had he seen Lincoln get poked first, I’m not sure I would have been able to get him up on the exam table.  He was rewarded with a chance to pick out his stickers, which made him forget the leg poke he just received.  Lincoln had no idea what was coming.  He was poked twice, and afterward, was very concerned that he had a band-aid on his leg.  Poor kid hasn’t quite figured out that stickers are supposed to make everything better.

We pulled out the Play-doh when we got home to take our minds off of the shots (and to give me a chance to put something together for dinner.)  I’m happy to report that tonight the Play-doh was only “played” with and not eaten.  Hurray!