A doctor’s visit and a magic show
Took the kid outta school the other day because we had to have his annual physical.
Me: I’m curious if you have an idea how tall he might be.
Her: Hmm, lemme see. (types into her computer) Well, it looks like he’ll be something between 5′ 6″ and 6′.
Me: (laughing) That’s a pretty broad range. His mom was 5′ 2″ or so and I’m 5′ 8″ so I’d be thrilled with 5′ 10″.
Her: (laughing also) It’s not an exact science. Hopefully, he will be.
The kid was pretty nervous about his flu shot but she said he could just do a nasal spray.
Him: Will it hurt?
Her: Nope! It’ll feel like a little water in your nose.
Him: OK!
The kid was thrilled that he didn’t have to have a shot. Well, he was kinda thrilled, at least.
Him: Wait, do I still get my double dessert?
Me: What? No, you didn’t get a shot.
Him: That’s not fair!
Me: Well, we could go and get a COVID booster shot and then you can get your double dessert.
Him: (sighing) Nevermind.
Me: Good choice, kid. Good choice.
So, we’re good for another year, I suppose.
Later on in the week, we got invited to go to the holiday party from the ginormous building next door to ours the other day that we normally do Halloween at, so off we went.
The Firecracker’s kid had never been there for Xmas and was excited to be there – my kid’s always excited to do fun things.
We got there just in time to see the magic act, which was pretty cool, I gotta say. For example, the man took a long, slender ballon about three feet long and swallowed it whole.
Her: Where did it go?!
Me: I honestly don’t think you wanna know.
Her: On no…
Me: (laughing) He’ll probably see it again in like 24 hours. Ideally, we won’t.
Afterward, we had dinner there and chatted with our neighbor friends.
Her: You know, he and his wife always say hi to me when they see me in the neighborhood.
Me: I have a lotta nice neighbors.
Her: So nice!
The kids had a grand time running around like maniacs and then playing with some friends they knew there from Halloween.
We had to leave early because it was still a school night I made sure to thank our hosts.
Me: Thanks for always inviting us!
Me: You’re our neighbors, of course.
Like I always say, thank goodness for the good souls.
Location: in front of 3 East 17th Street, remembering Paul, WM, Heartgirl, and my possible past
Mood: ruminative
Music: If it wasn’t for the good souls, life would not matter (Spotify)
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2 replies on “Popping over”
I’m writing to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season! Merry Christmas! I wrote on here before, but I check-in on occasion to read your posts. I’m thrilled that you are happy and you have someone really special in your life. As I previously mentioned, I went to high school with Alison and I also lived off of Washington Valley Road in Bridgewater. I know she and her family were really special people. I know you know that Alison would want nothing more than you all to be so happy! I lived in the city for 13 years, some of those on the UWS, and I could’ve sworn I saw her once at Nice Matin. Maybe I did? Anyhow, all the best!!
Hi, again!
Yes, let’s just say you saw her in Nice Matin once – I like that thought. It means so much to me that she still matters in the world. Hopefully, you’re right and she would be happy with how I’m raising our son.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this comment and for checking in on us. It really means a lot.