Our first broken promise to the kids
The plan was to go swimming today. However, we got a call from FACES (international adoption pediatric specialist at Cardinal Glennon) confirming our appointment for 12:30 today. Ummmm we got something from them in the mail that their appointments were not until July. That was a mistake. So, as best as we could, at breakfast, we told the kids that we were not going swimming that we were instead going to the doctor. Even found the Amharic word for doctor. Well, after we said that, Serawit grabbed the inside of her elbow and screamed “NO!!” and Aman had a horrified look on his face. No, kids, no needles, just going to get checked out. I promise.
While I recommend FACES for everyone, as Dr. Ledage was very nice and very thorough, don’t expect speed. We got there at 12:20, and didn’t leave until well after 4:00. Also, the nice doctor ordered blood work. Uh oh.
They so do not like us right now.