"Okay Sassy, it's time for your checkup."



"First we'll check your temp-i-cher to make sure you're hel-fy for your shots"

"and we'll shine a light in your ears"

"Now you'll get your shots, this will only hurt a second."

"There you go".

" Now we'll listen to your heart"

That's pretty much exactly what I overheard the other morning and I couldn't resist snapping some photos. Kerry got a little Doctor's kit for her birthday and she's been having so much fun "Doctoring" Mommy, Daddy, her stuffed animal friends, and even poor Sassy. Salem is the only one so far who has refused a visit with Doctor Kerry even though she keeps convenient hours, makes housecalls, and accepts most major medical insurance plans. Guess he just doesn't understand the value of good preventive care =).

Kerry had her own appointment with her cardiologist today...just her routine 6 month follow-up. As usual, Kerry was the perfect patient. Although he did hear a "different" murmur than he remembered hearing before, everything still looked fine on her echocardiogram so he's not concerned. He said that it's not unusual for children to develop an "innocent murmur" at around her age. The VSD is still there but it is small, not causing any problems, and seems to be smaller than last time. Just what Mama wanted to hear. Praise God! From now on, we only have to see him once a year.