and in conclusion

Despite a rocky start to the day, Gabriel did fantastic at the doctor's -- waiting 2 hours for a flu shot with hardly a whimper. Crashed out hard for sushi. I found that I can wield chopsticks with my left hand. But not well. G now somewhat spotted with wasabi. Ice cream, however, was one step too far and more inconsolability. Wonderful friends pretending that they'd like nothing better than to be trapped in a car with my screaming child. And then even calling up afterward and offering to babysit! What would I do without you guys?
My arm hurts now. Stupid flu shot. I got bullied into it by the pediatrician. Grr...