Ah, it's the time of year when it starts to get chilly and the news anchors ramble on and on about where you can get your flu shot. Rather than drag four unwilling children (I mean, really, how would you convince your kids to get out of the car without making a scene??) to the clinic, Bruce and I would rather just do it ourselves.
In years past, we have taken advantage of the nearly corpse-like state in which the children slumber. We sneak in the room and roll up a pant leg. Bruce wipes with alcohol, I inject the potentially life saving serum, pull the covers back up before they can even muster the strength to protest with a vigorous ---nope, they're already snoring. All of this is done in less than 15 seconds. They like it this way, and last year Caleb came grouching into our bed early in the morning demanding to know why we "forgot" to give him his flu shot- and he still wants his $1.00, even though we forgot. Why would anyone change this system??
Well, Bruce decided it was time for them to man up to their fears. He ups the ante: $3.00 to anyone willing to get one whilst awake. Caleb agrees energetically, gives a loud "ouch" and sticks out his hand for his wages. Kara proceeds much the same.
Eric? He just can't hack it! After much rationalizing (you've had your knee injected and you didn't flinch) he was demanding the sleep option- but by then, the vaccine had been unrefrigerated too long. (You already agreed to this Eric!) I did the unthinkable and SAT on him, kicking and screaming the whole 10 seconds. Kara, watching this scene, began crying hysterically, thinking we truly were torturing Eric. Nathan chain reacted and began wailing, and Caleb just stared, not moving.
I think you'll all agree our parenting skills are spiralling downward.
We had to close with Mom's favorite FHE song:
This is the night we've waited for;
always a treat we have in store.
We love eachother more and more with every family (flushot) night.
Saturday, October 20
Family Home (flu shot) Evening 2007
Posted by Bruce and Becky at 10:20 AM
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7 comments:
No wonder Eric didn't want the shot - look at that thing! I wouldn't want a rusty ol' nail stuck in me either! That thing looks like it's old and rusty. You sure this wasn't just a part of your "Halloween trickery" you were pullin' on your kids?
Yeah, that syringe is about 60 years old-- part of Bruce's Grandpa's collection (He was a pathologist, just like on the 'Burbs'.)
We really used much smaller needles. But that's what they used to give penicillin shots with-- 'cause penicillin was so darn thick. I would have nightmares for sure!!!
Yeah, it is old and rusty. About 60 years old, 'cause it's part of Bruce's Grandpa's Pathology equipment. I can't believe they used to give penicillin shots with that size of a thing! (Penicillin used to be totally thick stuff) Can you imagine how scared you would be??
We really used a fresh needle that had only been used a few other times. I think that's the way to go because it can really add up-- I mean, look how much we saved by recycling syringes!
Shoot, I'll pay 3 bucks to get you guys to come to our house and do the same fhe! 'course, your nieces and nephew won't think much of you anymore, but who cares-their mom would!! That's hilarious. It is NO surprise to me the reactions of all your kids!
What a story! So that's what happens when your parents are docs and nurses. We just let our kids get sick! j/k Eli had a flu shot once. I've never had one. Jay gets them yearly because he's out in the public. Well, it's ok, Eric. Your parents are just keeping you healthy!
you did the unthinkable and SAT (scholastic aptitude tested him?) What was his score?
Man Jared, you are so sharp and quick on that one. Funny!! So what was YOUR score on the KLUTZ test (Koreal Language Utility Test Zapping) for the FBI? Mom
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