H1N1

This morning Lucas and I braved the madness and joined the caravan of MV's (minivans....duh....) and headed out to Prarieland to get his H1N1 immunization. Picture is the line ahead of me when I got there and the line behind me that formed was even worse. I knew it was going to be a crazy madhouse, but I was pleasantly surprised that it went so smoothly. I mean as smoothy as a 3 hour process to get a needle can go. We got there around 830ish and there was already a line about 200 people long. THERE WERE PEOPLE THERE AT 4:30 AM!!! Seriously....don't people work? I don't right now but I'm pretty sure not all of those people are on mat leave.

I thought I was so organized, had everything ready the night before, had my little guy bundled up and ready to wait in the cold, stroller loaded up and ready to go. Get to the back of the line and strike up a conversation with the guy behind me, who is waiting by himself so his wife can bring his kids later. I see his Tim Horton's cup and suddenly realize......I LEFT MY STEAMING PERFECT TIM HORTONS COFFEE IN THE VAN. Uggggggggggghhhhhh. I tell him this and he offers to hold my spot in line while I go grab my coffee. He clearly understands what a huge deal it is not to have your morning coffee while standing in the cold. I asked him if he minded watching Lucas while I SPRINTED to the van to get my coffee. That's right.....I left my son with a perfect stranger. Mom I hope you're not horrified right now. Dudes he was a Dad, and there were nothing but parents around. Gone for 2 seconds and back in a flash, no harm done. Not something I am going to make a habit of don't worry. I got to repay the favour when his wife came, holding his spot in line while he went to meet her and park the car. Just an example of the camaraderie (had to spell check that one) you develop with other parents while waiting in line for something like this. We waited about 45 minutes outside and then I don't know how long inside, but it didn't seem that long. Lucas was such a brave little guy and only cried a little. And he didn't even fuss the whole time we were waiting which was surprising since he was falling asleep when we pulled in. Ahhhh glad to have it done. Got some groceries this afternoon and picked up some ice cream for Lucas for being such a brave guy. Just for Lucas of course....I think his favourite flavour is mint chocolate chip....

If I was 12 I would totally have a crush on Justin Bieber. I bet he is OWNING those Tiger Beat and Bop magazines. Does Tiger Beat even exist anymore?