Time for your checkup!

It was a doctor day for us. My appointment was planned; Norah, however, was impromptu. She's had a little rash on her face for some time that just wasn't getting better. To top that, she developed a horrific rash on her bottom and thighs that just was beyond our ordinary realm. Norah seems to be a magnet for odd skin rashes. There was hand, foot and mouth...twice! Then there was the battery of yeast rashes. Then the roseola (beyond random!) and now this. So called Texas Children's and got in.

The doctor is always interesting. Claire has developed a fascination/obsession with doctors. I think Doc McStuffins on Disney Junior might have sparked the initial curiosity but all of the medical visits between she and Norah hasn't hurt either. Her ENT, Dr Raney, definitely ignited her latex glove obsession. He gave her a pair one day and that was it...she's been hooked ever since.

So upon entering the waiting room today, we had well discussed her getting gloves, having Dr. "Flan" (Flanagan) check out Norah's rash and the reward for fools behavior - a sucker. The office was so busy that I was worried we would be there a while. Claire became immediately obsessed with a mother and her baby waiting in the infant room. She hammered her with questions - what's this? What your name? What baby name? What's she wearing? Take her out (of the carrier)? The mom was thankfully receptive. When she asked Claire if I was her mom, Claire quipped, "no she not. Her not mom". That stinker. He actually believed her and asked if I was the aunt or sitter. I laughed and said no I really was her mom. Claire smirked. She better not start this! People will think I've stolen her!

So our name was called. We actually saw the NP Kathy. Norah weighed in at 30.8 lbs and 34"...she's huge! Claire made them weigh her...28.5. Not bad! She immediately demanded gloves. I failed to mention Claire's ensemble for the doctor. Her outfit was normal; but Claire is an accessory girl so she also wore her Rapunzel heels, her JCrew purse from DeeDee as well as her Doc McStuffins doctor bag. Within that doctor bag is her stockpile of latex gloves. He has so many different colors now. Purple (Raney), green (my dermatologist), blue (take care clinic) and white (DeeDee). She saw the powder blue gloves and actually got giddy. She does her usual...ask for a pair for her and a set for Norah (she never gives them to Norah). She also scored a few tongue depressors. I digress...Norah's check. Little spunk was sassy with Kathy. When she asked Norah to see her face she said no. She proceeded to say no no no to everything. She did spot her iPhone on her belt and asked for that (she didn't give it to her). Turns out Norah has a staph infection! So glad we took her in. Some Augmentin and topical cream should fix the problem. Poor kiddo. Overall, the kids did so well and the visit was quick.

We spent the rest of the day enjoying the sunshine and mild temps. We rode bikes and played on our swing set. It wasn't Norah's day though. On top of her rash, she ended the day getting a shiner. She ran around the island and hit the corner. There was blood and tears and a pretty good bruise. Anxious to see how that is tomorrow. Hope it clears up so we can get some cute pictures!

Highlights of the day:
- Norah going commando and dancing in nothing but her bunny boots
- Claire giving me a bath tonight...she washed my hair and everything. She Ren demanded I say "bye bye bath water" signaling it was time to get out. So sweet!
- Claire's book of the night was "if you give a moose a muffin." I am sure she will carry it everywhere. I think she's over Corduroy now.