Ouch!

Nicholas got his flu shot today! Matthew is too young for a shot, I didn't get mine yet, but Jason already got his from work. Yesterday I told Nicholas he was getting the shot today & explained the purpose. He was immediately upset, worrying about the pain. We talked it through and he decided it would be okay. Plus, Daddy got HIS flu shot! He willingly went into the Dr. office & even the exam room. He let me put him up on the table and didn't start to get nervous until he saw the needle. I held both his hands and we talked about going to tunnel voyage after the Dr. office. He screamed and carried on for about two minutes and then was absolutely fine! It was "no big deal", according to Nicholas! He picked out a sticker for his bravery (High School Musical - who knows why!) & off we went to play at Tunnel Voyage with Bryce & Jack.

Matthew is still struggling with sleeping/napping. Our favorite nurse at Dr. Mc's office (Nurse Kelly) suggested it might be teething or an ear infection (ruled out as he just visited the Dr. last Thursday and problems existed before then). I don't think he's teething - maybe pre-teething if that exists??? Anyway, he had a rough morning (20 minute nap) and rough afternoon (40 minute nap). He might be making up for it now as his current nap has lasted 1 1/2 hours!!! Poor guy WANTS to be happy, but he's so tired! He has been night-waking for the past 3 nights... always at 4am. Let's hope our little guy gets some sleep soon! You can see the sleepiness in the pics above... the adorable outfit was Nicholas', given to us by my friend Loralei - she has such great taste in clothes! His outfit received compliments all day & everyone LOVED the matching hat! I also put a picture of Nicholas in the same cute outfit... although he was two months younger than Matthew in this pic!