What would make me do this....?

Take Haylee (and Hannah) to...

eat at the Rainforest Cafe...





and ride the carousel at the Grapevine Mills Mall...


Well, let me start off by saying I've just cleared a spot on the mantel for my Mother Of The Year award. I'm sure I'll be receiving it any day now...

It all started when I heard that the state of Texas has new immunization requirements for new incoming kindergarten students. I pulled out Haylee's shot record (which I keep in an VERY organized folder with other important records of hers, handy at any time should I need them... it's important that I mention this, trust me) So, back to pulling out her shot record... WHAT?!? She needs 5, YES 5, more immunizations to be current for school this fall? That is CRAZY! How can they do this to my baby?

And, as an aside, I think am one of the few moms out there who was never really bothered when my babies, and I mean REAL babies... under 1 year old... got shots. I knew it was for their own good, they wouldn't remember it, it would all be ok. I didn't enjoy seeing my little angels cry, but I could handle it. However, taking in a child who is smart enough to know what is coming and is going to remember it next time they have to go back... this kills me!

So anyway, back to the present... 5 immunizations! Well, I'd better get on that right away! Remember, I am fairly organized and I don't want to wait until the last minute and have the Dr's office be out of the shots I would need (this is what the school nurse told me...). I called, dutifully made the appointment and in we went last month for Haylee's shots.

The nurse looked over the shot record and confirmed that yes, indeed, Haylee needed 5 shots. Now, between the time I made the call and the actual appointment I realized something. I didn't take Haylee to her 4 Year Old check up! THAT must be why she needs more shots that normal! I mentioned this to the nurse and she corrected me... not only did I miss Haylee's 4 Year check up.... I missed her 3 Year check up too! HUH???

I consider myself to be fairly organized (please read back a few paragraphs where I mentioned my organized folder). It's not like we've never been to the Dr in that pas 2 years... how could this be?? We've been in for ear infections, colds, flu... you name it, we've been seen for it. Do these people not make phone calls to remind you that it's almost time for another yearly appointment??? (no, they assured me, they do not... they would be making hundreds of calls a week for that) It's not like I've been neglecting Haylee, she's a healthy and happy little girl!

So, that is why she had to have 5 shots to get caught up for the school year... 3 shots last month and 2 more today. To ease my guilt, we had a fun afternoon of lunch where ever she wanted. And you can see by her happy face, she survived it all just fine!

She was a brave little chickadee and is now ready for kindergarten! And like I said, I'm just waiting for that Mother Of The Year award that I'm sure will be showing up any day now...