Brave Brayden

So this is probably more of a "journal entry" than a blog but I can't resist! Yesterday Brayden had to go to the docs for a check-up... which always includes the latest immunizations. I didn't want to catch him off guard so I decided to tell him what was going on...

Mom: "Brayden, you are going to have to get some shots today."

Brayden: "But mom", (instant tears are now flowing) "I don't want to."

Mom: "I know honey, but you have to, it will keep your body healthy and strong."

Brayden: "Mom, I will be brave but you have to ask the doctor if she can give me little shots, not big ones." (the tears have now subsided)Mom: "Okay Brayden, I'll make sure I ask her for little shots."

Brayden: "Okay, then I'll be brave."At the doctors office the doc walks in and checks his cute little (10% for height and weight) body to make sure everything is a-okay. After he gets looked over...Doctor: "Brayden, the nurse is going to come in and give you 4 shots now, are you ready."Brayden: (poking me) "Mom, tell her."

Mom: "Tell her what?"

Brayden: "Remember mom, tell her."Mom: "Oh yeah, Doctor, Brayden said he would be really brave if you give him little shots, instead of big ones."Doctor: (laughing) "Oh! Of course we'll give you little shots Brayden, thanks for asking."Brayden: "Okay then I will be super brave!"

The nurse proceeded to come in and give Brayden 4 shots... he said "ouch" with every poke but he didn't cry... such a brave little man!

Brayden was so happy when he was done and the best part was he got a Power Ranger sticker!