Shot three times

By Stasha | Published January 12, 2012

Turning four, among other things, requires a check up.

We were scheduled this Monday.

My sarcasm got the better of me so when Little J asked if doctor will give him shots I said: Only if you are a good boy.

After the check up we went to the immunization room.

In walks my son, all excited, announcing he has come to get his shots.

Nurse: I will give you two in left arm and one in the right.

Little J: But I want a hundred of them.

Nurse: Let’s just start with three. This may hurt a bit. Can you count?

Little J: Sure, until 23.

Nurse: OK, start counting.

Little J: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Nurse: All done. Did that hurt?

Little J: A bit.

NUrse: OK, count again.

Little J: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Nurse: All done. Only one more to go, in the right arm. Count again.

Little J: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Nurse: That’s it. You were very brave.

Little J: THAT HURT!!!

Nurse: I know, I am sorry buddy.

Little J: I AM NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN. I DON’T LIKE GETTING SHOT. AT ALL!

My boy took those shots like a man. He did not shed a tear.

On our way to the car he said to me ” I am glad only the well behaved kids get these, don’t think naughty kids could handle them.”

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33 Comments

  1. Posted January 12, 2012 at 19:07 by Alison@Mama Wants This | Permalink

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    Aw, he’s so brave!!
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  2. Posted January 12, 2012 at 19:11 by Kathy | Permalink

    Oh my goodness, too precious! And I love that photo too…what a memory you captured :)

    Kathy
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  3. Posted January 12, 2012 at 19:48 by rachel | Permalink

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    oh my gosh, Stasha! That is HILARIOUS! I love Little J.
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  4. Posted January 12, 2012 at 21:37 by Sarah @ The Will to See | Permalink

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    That is so funny. Do you love it when you can convince your kids something.
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  5. Posted January 12, 2012 at 22:07 by Christine@TheAums | Permalink

    Little J has a way with words, just like his mama.
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  6. Posted January 12, 2012 at 23:02 by Kiddothings | Permalink

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    He is a super brave boy. 3 shots and not a tear shed. Gosh I would have had a bucketful of tears from my kids with 3 shots!
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  7. Posted January 13, 2012 at 04:28 by Wendy | Permalink

    LOL this reminds me of the time I took all 4 kids in for check ups and they all required shots. The nurse asked them to take turns standing outside while one child came into the room. When we were done one of the other nurses showed me a picture she snapped with her phone. When each new child would go in the rest of them would stand at the door with their ear to it listening for their brother or sister!Such a priceless moment I had forgotten until now!
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  8. Posted January 13, 2012 at 05:58 by Lenore | Permalink

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    Good job, Stasha! You captured a great moment. I like the fact that you documented his response about naughty kids being unable to handle it. Priceless stuff. The picture is excellent, too. Good job, Mom! (Great job, Little J!!)
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  9. Posted January 13, 2012 at 06:52 by Ado | Permalink

    WHAT another FAB photo.
    You are a serious photog inspiration to me. Seriously!
    PS: Will you DM me a good DSLR camera you’d recommend? (-:
    He is a very brave little man AND he can count…to 23!
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  10. Posted January 13, 2012 at 08:00 by Bridget | Permalink

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    He is brave and funny. I love that he says “getting shot.” Hope he feels fine now:)
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  11. Posted January 13, 2012 at 09:06 by Miss Marina Star | Permalink

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    That is adorable!

    I’m pretty sure if I told my kids that only good kids got shots they would act even more rotten than they currently do! :)
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  12. Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:04 by Natatalie | Permalink

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    What a brave boy! He took those like a champ!
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  13. Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:09 by Just Jennifer | Permalink

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    Heehee, that’s adorable!
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  14. Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:18 by Bruna | Permalink

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    What a brave little man and so funny. He must get his sense of humour from his Mama :)
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  15. Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:53 by Jamie | Permalink

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    Bless his little heart. That last comment was so dear. And that’s a great picture. Needs to be somewhere. Doctor’s office, don’t know- maybe bad association. But I love it.
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  16. Posted January 13, 2012 at 12:41 by Exurban Cowgirl | Permalink

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    Just went through it with Coco-she was a tough cookie too… 4 is wonderful don’t you think?

  17. Posted January 13, 2012 at 13:44 by Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell | Permalink

    That’s a lot for an adult to take! I am SO impressed with his toughness.
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  18. Posted January 13, 2012 at 14:59 by Cindy | Permalink

    Such an adorable and brave little hero! That situation must have been the cutest I ever heard:)
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  19. Posted January 13, 2012 at 15:50 by Ally | Permalink

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    That is the best story! What a trooper he is!
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  20. Posted January 13, 2012 at 15:55 by Jessica | Permalink

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    Fantastic! What a bright little boy you have!

  21. Posted January 13, 2012 at 19:06 by Bits of Bee | Permalink

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    Aww shots are no fun :( you sure got a fabulous picture out of it though! #skillz
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  22. Posted January 13, 2012 at 20:11 by Jamie | Permalink

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    We just got 4 pokes and a blood draw for the 1 year. It’s zero fun holding down babies while they do the quiet cry scream thing. Brave boys make me swoon!
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  23. Posted January 13, 2012 at 20:59 by Lisa | Permalink

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    Love all the band aids. My kids are on a real band aid kick lately. It is Princesses and Cars over here.
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  24. Posted January 13, 2012 at 22:30 by Mama and the City via Facebook | Permalink

    awwww

  25. Posted January 14, 2012 at 18:18 by Runnermom-jen | Permalink

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    Poor, sweet boy. Can’t believe he didn’t cry! You’ve got a brave one on your hands.
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  26. Posted January 15, 2012 at 05:39 by Iza Trapani | Permalink

    What a brave, wise and lovable little boy!

  27. Posted January 15, 2012 at 05:57 by Saun | Permalink

    That was great I remember going for those shots not fun. He was definitely a trooper :)
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  28. Posted January 15, 2012 at 08:00 by Leighann | Permalink

    I think you’re sarcasm was the best way to handle it!
    AWESOME!!
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  29. Posted January 15, 2012 at 14:27 by Cookie's Mom | Permalink

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    Little J is very wise… as are you! Reverse psychology: the results are often unpredictable, but sometimes that’s a good thing. :)

  30. Posted January 15, 2012 at 21:11 by Nicholle Olores@Timber Doors | Permalink

    She is little cutie boy. Glad to know about you Little and awesome shots as well.
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  31. Posted January 16, 2012 at 19:30 by Amanda | Permalink

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    It’s true, only the well-behaved kids are brave enough to handle those shots. Little J should pass that info on to Santa – would be a great way to sort the naughty from the nice. :)
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  32. Posted January 17, 2012 at 21:50 by Angel Collins | Permalink

    Your son is very brave. Even if he is still a kid, he didn’t shed a tear while taking his shot. Perhaps, he is really a good boy. Nice post!
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  33. Posted June 29, 2012 at 09:09 by Diane | Permalink

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    Haaaahaaaaa! You are one smart cookie (“only if you are a good boy”)!!! Little J is equally smart with his comeback. =D
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