That silver lining

This morning I escorted my middle one to Childrens for a procedure. And as I was watching my sleepy little girl in the OR (yes they let me watch) I realized there is a silver lining to children and hospitals.

• I saw how a CAT scan is taken and have medical confirmation that my littlest one has a very big brain.
• I learned all about MRIs and got to see the inside of my middle one's knee.
• I got to ride in an ambulance. And they even fired off the sirens just for fun.
• I was lucky enough to see an ultrasound of the middle one's abdomen. I think it is safe to say I have seen a side of my children not many parents get to see... the inside.
• If there is a projectile vomiting contest I know I have born a winner with a steady gush pushing over 6 feet.
  
• I have laughed with my child as she went under anesthesia. And found out counting softly in her ear calms her fears.
• I watched the doctors tap a knee and then inject medicines that will make the joint feel brand new.
• I am very good at driving to Childrens and back. Yes, ptcakes will now venture into the big city, as long as there is Valet parking.
• We have met some of the nicest medical professionals that anyone could possibly meet. These people run on compassion and caring, and they are so willing to share.
• The eldest is not immune to ER visits, but thankfully her trips are not nearly as exciting as the other two. Still it is nice to see teens still need their moms, sometimes.
  

So in the mist of medical ups and downs we have been so lucky.