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Jul 9 2008

My daughter, the doctor

Category: At Home


Paul and I are convinced that Lucie's going to be a doctor. Even before she turned three, she loved to play with the doctor's kit Santa gave her last Christmas. When Nana was here, they watched a veterinary show on Animal Planet. For several days, all Lucie could talk about was being an "animal rescue doctor" so she could help dogs when they "had blood" (Lucie's term for being injured).

She's fascinated with boo-boos and being sick. Also, she's constantly decorating her body with band-aids and slathering ointment on her "scratchies" (patches of eczema on her legs, tummy and arms).

The other afternoon, Lucie walked into the kitchen wearing the glasses from her doctor's kit and holding a play stethoscope. She greeted me by saying, "Hi, I'm Dr. Sushi. How are you today?"

Gosh, a real live house call. Hope my insurance covers it.