A day of tests

We had to take LP to have some tests run at St. Francis on Friday because of her seizures.  I wanted to share a few stories from the day.  She was so brave and such a good girl.  I was very shocked considering her orneriness.  As we sat in the waiting area, an African American lab tech walked in and waved at Leighton.  Leighton waved back and the lady walked closer.  Leighton said, "You're black." 

I wanted to shrivel up in a ball and die.  I was so embarrassed.  The entire waiting room full of people died laughing.  The lab tech was so sweet and said, "It was just an observation, she's very smart."  I wanted to apologize and explain why my two year old is not politically correct, but I realized the ridiculousness of this.  Of course it was an observation.  A funny observation in our world of hyper sensitivity to this sort of thing.  However, it was a good observation, and I am grateful that the lab-tech understood this.  She even went back to get some of her friends to show them Leighton because she thought it was the funniest thing ever.  I have a feeling that this is the first of many embarrassing moments that I will experience raising this girl.

The first test LP had to endure was a test of her kidneys which required a catheter.  Ugh.  Leighton calls her private parts her "lady" (I know this is funny, but my mom called it this when I was growing up, so I thought I would continue the tradition.  Chris thinks this is the funniest name ever, but I digress)  Once the test was over, LP looked up at the tech with a very serious face and said, "You hurt my lady."  :) 

During the EEG they had to wrap LP up like a burrito in order to keep her from pulling the sensors off of her head.  She whined a little while they put on the sensors because she said they were cold.  At one point, since her arms were restrained, she said, "Mommy, you have to wipe my tears off." 
My heart melted.  I love her so much. 

my brave little girl

XOXO

Stacey