No flu shot...

Dear Nicky,

You were supposed to get a flu shot today, but it turns out they won't give it till you're exactly six months old, so we have to go back on Monday. What can you do? As if you don't have enough to deal with, you have fluid in your ears. You're more at risk for ear problems than a typical kid, so we must be vigilant about checking your ears and hearing. If the condition persists we'll have to put some tubes in your ears, which will facilitate drainage and improve your hearing. They say it's a fairly common practice and many kids get it done. That doesn't mean we have to like it.

Love,
Dad