Today I took the boys for flu shots. I was thrilled because Tommy, at four, was eligible for the mist rather than the actual shot. Wrong. My little asthma sufferer will always have to have the shot. To help him not feel too nervous I got the shot as well and I went first, see how brave Mommy can be? When it was Tommy's turn he sat quite still and waited because I had told him that it would only hurt a little. Everything is relative. He was shocked at the pain and that fact that I had allowed someone to do such a thing to him. Johnny was next- this elicited even more tears because, and I quote," I don't want anyone to hurt my Johnny!" I could see the accusation on his face. How could I? Johnny cried for only a moment but Tommy was scandalized. we talked about how flu shots keep us from getting sick and are very important. Tommy remains skeptical, he will be watching me closely for the next little while, I am sure.
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They do look at you like you have betrayed their trust. Carter and Kai are 6 and they still don't like them, and they are even more protective of Max and Dane. "Does he have to get shots? Do they hurt him? Why don't we just wait until he is older?"
That stinks about Tommy. However, Owen had the spray this time and quickly looked at me afterward and announced that next year he would like the shot!
Aww, protective older brothers are wonderful!
That is so cute! Shots are such a bummer.
Oh, how I hate shots. I usually am a total rebel and don't get my kids' flu shots done. But, then almost yearly, I get guilt tripped into getting Dallin one by his kidney doc. Arghhh. Why do germs have to exist?
Agree with all. Worst moment ever is when your baby is smiling in your face and then their eyes well up with tears and confusion.
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