Raising a Third Child: When Ketchup Counts as a Vegetable
A son's annual check-up gets his mother wondering what happens between raising the first child and the last.
The other day, my son kicked me out of his doctor’s appointment. Somewhere around the age of acne explosions, smelly feet and hair product, pediatric annual check-ups include an option for a parent-free zone to promote a personal discussion with a health care professional. This is a great idea, and I think adolescents should take full advantage of this opportunity. Correction: this is a great idea, and I think other people’s kids should take full advantage of it. My kids? They have nothing to hide. As a seasoned parent when it comes to these "special" visits, I was well prepared. This was my third child, after all. I like to think of myself as a fairly liberal, tolerant and accepting person, who prides herself in keeping communication …
Christine Wolf
1:15 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012
GREAT post, Betsy. I, too, have 3 children, and only the first has a baby book (the youngest child is now 9...). It's mayhem and humility all rolled up together, isn't it? I'm guessing you're like me -- wouldn't have it any other way. Cheers. more ›