Cathy in the Wright

The Boys

Took The Senator to the clinic today for his school physical. Last year they gave him a quick once over. This year was a little more involved. He got to do a UA (med-speak for pee in a cup) and get his hemoglobin checked (stick your finger). He didn't mind peeing in the cup; I just hope he doesn't get any bright ideas and try to reenact the event at home. Wasn't too crazy about drawing blood. No tears, but he was ready to jump out of his shorts. The lab tech had a death grip on his wrist to hold him still.

The whole exam took about half an hour. Half an hour of trying to keep The Governor entertained and quiet. Guess how successful that was. The only bright side is that the staff at the clinic sure try and move you along quickly when your 16 month old is starting to grab for the expensive equipment.

Sure makes you realize the power of a wild child. I get really disgusted when I see parents ignoring their out-of-control children. But now I'm going to have to take a closer look. Maybe the parents were getting lousy service at the restaurant and it was taking forever for the food to arrive. Release the hounds. Tired of waiting in the check-out line at the grocery store because the cashier has to trade endless witticisms with the bag boy? See how fast the manager invites you to the "10 Items or Less" line with your full cart when Junior starts ripping magazines and breaking candy bars.

I think I will now start to carry The Gov in a holster on my side. Whip him out when things aren't going my way.

I'm not that kind of parent. But you have to admit it's tempting.

Posted by Cathy at August 22, 2003 12:29 PM