He fought the doctor and nurse like he was fighting for his life. He is three years old now and check-ups happen soon after birthdays.When the dramatics were behind us he managed the gumption and wherewithal to ask for a "wahweepop" {lollipop}. Our kind doctor, eager to make amends, was happy to grant the request. He skipped out of the clinic quite happy.
As he sat in his car seat licking the bright green lollipop, his cheeks still wet with traces of alligator tears, he calmly stated, "Me not wittle. I just a wittle bit of big." And, I smiled at his perspective.
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