3 flu vaccines; 0 tears

Today was the flu shot clinic at my doctor's office. My kids have gotten one every year since Clara was born. I usually have to fight Makayla, and often times don't tell her why we are there until it is time for her shot because she makes such a big deal about it and frets about it from the time I tell her until she actually gets it. This year, when I made the appt, they asked me if I wanted the flu mist for any of my kids. I jumped on that one with Makayla. She was actually excited to get it and find out what it was like to have to sniff her "shot."

Clara was next. I held her hands and talked to her while the nurse was getting ready. Before I knew it, the nurse said she was done and I didn't even know she had given it. Clara had no change in expression at all and was just fine.

Last was Holden. This is the one I worried about. I laid him on the table and held his hands just like I did with Clara. I saw him get a confused look on his face when she poked him, and I kept waiting for the tears, but none came. He walked out of that room like nothing had happened. If only ALL dr. visits could be that quick and simple...