Those Crazy Andersons - It's hard being a good example

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Aug. 8, 2007

It's hard being a good example

Yesterday the kids and I took a little "field trip," if you could call it that. I had to have some routine blood work done, and Jonathan had to work so I took them with me. I explained everything to them before hand, telling them why getting your blood drawn doesn't hurt as bad as getting shots. Ha!

The lab tech got me settled, and let the kids stand where they could watch.... and then proceeded to pull out the biggest needle I have ever had my blood drawn with! So what's a mommy to do? I sat there calmly, all the while smiling at the kids, saying with clenched teeth, "See, guys, I told you this wouldn't be so bad!"

It's tough having to be the grown-up!

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Aug. 9, 2007 - you couldn't throw a tantrum

Posted by short

and change your mind, huh? Ouch! But it is true, it hurts much less than getting shots! Hope your bloodwork comes out all ok :-)

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Aug. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by H0MEFree

Ummm yeah. Big needles better come with a GOOD nurse to use it.
They can NEVER find my vein. They always try the ones they are "supposed to" first before they finally take my word that those ones don't work and the big blue visible vein is the winner. By then I am leaking in 4 - 6 places.

I find I have to repeat the 23rd Psalm to get through it as I look away.
It's brutal.

Glad you are okay!

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Aug. 16, 2007 - Ha!

Posted by lovemyhome

That's hilarious!!
Laura

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