A Sweet and Sad Morning

We recently had a busy morning...we hit the park for some playtime, and then Luke and Ellie had their 2 month and 5 year check ups.

First, Ellie and Tommy had some sandbox time. I happened to look over and saw Tommy's arm draped over Ellie's shoulder while they dug. So sweet.

Then they gave me some smiles.

 Then we hit the doctors office. Having three kids while waiting for the doctor in the exam room made for an exciting visit. Both Luke and Ellie were very healthy but needed routine immunizations. Tommy was struggling with the other two getting so much attention. First he asked the doctor to give him an exam, which she very kindly did. Then after he saw his brother and sister get their shots, this happened....

Tears. Begging. Pleading. Screaming for a shot. The nurse tried giving him a pretend one, didn't work. She tried giving  him a band aid. Still didn't work. Finally I had to dig a plastic earpiece into his arm and put a band aid of my own on him to get the tears to end. And that ended a very active doctors appointment. Note to self: only one kid at a time next time!