My Seussical Life for 2004 February 18

We had our first visit with our new Pediatrician yesterday. It was a good visit, with good reports. I really like Dr. Riordan. He didn't dumb things down like doctors sometimes do, and he seems very knowledgeable, but willing to defer to the experts when he doesn't know (Ex--I asked about botox losing efficacy). He's referred Atticus on to a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Children's Mercy in Kansas City and provided referrals for PT and OT visits.

I think we've found a great doctor. The office is very pleasing as well, kid friendly with toys all around, and even an exam room with an electric train that circles the room.

We also went to the lab and had the boys’ blood taken for a lead test. Pretty traumatic. Atticus still has his bandage on. But we bought lollipops afterward, and Atticus is sure he is so brave.

I went today to get a haircut. Two months have past since my last cut. The story of my hair is like the O. Henry story "The Gift of the Magi." But unlike the character Della, who cuts her hair when she is destitute, I grow mine out when I lack the funds to keep it short. I guess that means I'll be growing my hair out starting today. Good-bye wonderful feeling of having my hair off my neck and out of reach of little boy hair-pullers!