6th Grade - We're READY

Have I mentioned I'm crazy about my son Isaac?  He's a keeper!  This week was rather dreadful for him as he faced getting his 11 year old shots.  Let's face it, there's NOTHING exciting about shots.  We talked about the shots and how many he'd get.  He seemed okay with it, not too nervous.  We went on Monday which is also the day his Plano group goes to 212 Academy (and it's easier for me to drop him by there instead of going all the way back to Plano).  I brought him into work with me for about an hour before his appointment.  I didn't get the memo (from Pediatric) that Monday mornings at 9:30 AM is the most POPULAR time to bring in babies. Babies were everywhere.  It took forever for us to get called back - which added to Isaac's nervousness.  The nurse took all his vitals and gave him both vision and hearing tests.  They did his weight and height - no shock for either of those - 16% in weight, 22% in height.  I told Dr. Chris it's pretty obvious on the basketball court that he's taller than 2 out of 10 boys.  I think some of the boys we've played against shave everyday and probably wear Men's clothing already.  Isaac will eventually grow, he just hasn't yet. The time for the dreadful shots arrived.  He started with Flu Mist spray up the nose - I tried to avoid another shot.  He asked me if I would hold his hand for the shots.  I sat next to him on the table and held his hand while the nurse wiped the alcohol on his arm.  He immediately started crying hard (before she'd even stuck him).  I consoled him and said it'll be okay, it's quick, don't worry...the nurse tried consoling him telling him some kids hid under the table and how brave he was acting.  She stuck him once (in the right arm) and he stopped crying and said that didn't hurt at all.  She stuck him again and by this time, he was confident it didn't hurt.  I told him sometimes we get real worked about things that aren't that big of deal, and that's natural.  She gave him a final stick in the left arm, and it was over.  He said I don't know why my friends said it hurt so bad, it didn't.  I told him - it didn't hurt YOU.  Don't go around telling your friends that it doesn't hurt because it does hurt some people.  Captain BRAVE!  We were both glad it was all over.  His left arm has been a little sore but other than that, he's been fine.

Ready for 6th Grade - Shots UPDATED!

He had another Quick Recall match yesterday after school.  Matt was updating me the whole time.  Work gets in the way of being a Mom sometimes =(.  BUT, I'm thankful Matt was able to be there and cheer Isaac on! He was on FIRE.  Matt said he got 8 out of the 13 points in the first round.  He's sharp!  Plano defeated Briarwood in both matches - looks like this team is following in the Plano QR footsteps of the team's before.  We've got an incredible faculty and staff and feel lucky being there!

 

Isaac Fun Fact:  he doesn't go many places without his Rubik's Cube.  He's constantly fiddling with it, even while doing homework.  My brain is too scrambled for that kind of focus, but it's right up his alley.  What can I say, he's a CUBER!  That's apparently a thing.