So both of the boys needed a check-up. James, 3-yr and Lucas 9 month. Both of my boys are fit as fiddles . . . except for the persistent runny noses and hacking coughs which their pediatrician says is totally normal this time of year. I did decide last minute to load us all up with flu/H1N1 shots while I was at it. First of all they actually had them and second, I just couldn't bear the thought of us all being sick again. So, hopefully it will do it's magic and keep us healthy for the remainder of the winter cold and flu season. I hate to be one of those moms always bragging about their kids, but here I go. James and Luke both got their shots, gave a little whimper and then were DONE. No crying. Such little troopers. There was a mom with a boy about 9 or 10 whom she spent about 10 minutes just coaxing to come into the injection room and after his shot was over he curled up in the corner and cried for a good while. In fact he was still there when we left. Maybe the fear gets worse as they get older . . .??? Since their pediatrician is still in Elk Grove it was quite a trip. We went to McDonalds for lunch after and then I had a nice drive back home with two sleeping boys. Here are there stats: James is 38 inches tall and weighs 32.8 lbs. Lucas is 31.75 inches long and 21.4lbs.
Later that evening Tony and I took the kids to the Roseville tree lighting ceremony. I had no idea it was such a big deal. They had an outdoor theater playing Christmas movies, bounces houses, Santa Claus, and tons of food. Oh, and who could forget, FIREMAN! James got to go on their truck and the ladder, he was so excited. Before leaving James went in the bounce house and down a huge bouncy slide. When he got to the end he got up, came over to me, coughed, choked on phlegm, and puked at my feet. A dad was staring at us and I just looked up and said "A little too much bouncing, I guess." What can you say? Oh well. Despite the puke incident this is definitely worth revisiting next year. ;)
