Today I had to go to my Cardiologist. My mother-in-law drove me and Mariana to the Largo office. I can't drive at present due to some health issues, so I'm always very appreciative of my family when they can help me out. So, she drove us up and the three of us go into the office. Well, that was so awesome.
I hate going to the doctor... I really do. It's always the same questions with the same results. But, walking in with a 7 month old little girl on your hip changes things quite a bit. I was up at the counter giving the receptionist my new insurance card and paying my co-pay. Mariana was on my hip smiling at all the new faces and waving around the insurance card she took out of my hand. In seconds we were swarmed by friendly faces. Everyone wanted to see my little girl. I must say, that is one of the best feelings. When you have everyone telling you how beautiful your child is, how smart she is, and just how precious. I really is an affirmation to watch the child that I am raising melt the hearts of all those around her.
My mother-in-law stayed in the waiting room with her while I went back to the doctor and the nurse actually had a hard time keeping to the questions that I usually get because she had so many about Mariana. When the doctor came in, he did his usual routine of questions and then caught me off guard at the end by asking, "How is that little girl of yours?" Babies make everyone more approachable. Mariana can break down the facade of indifference that so many adults live behind with just a smile.
When I went back out to the waiting room, Mom was feeding Mariana a bottle... I was back with the doctor for probably a half hour or so and the receptionist looked at me and said, "You have the best baby... She was so good the whole time you were back there." I, of course, give partial credit to my mother-in-law for taking such good care of her while I was seeing the doctor, but it's also the fact that she has the most joyful disposition.
I just love her.
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