The kids stood in the crowded elevator enjoying the bounce at each stop up to the 6th floor. “It feels funny, doesn’t it?” Paul asked them.
“It makes my penis feel funny!” Will exclaimed to half of New Orleans.*
And with that, we entered the pediatrician’s office.
What we know: there does not seem to be fluid in his ear, an access of ear wax interfering with “membrane movement,” or anything else in there that would displace enough air to make anyone concerned. He is scheduled for additional testing at Children’s on Wednesday. Damn. I was really hoping for a slam duck on this one… and now I’m thinking that he’s physically fine and instead has some larger, big picture issue. Like, he’s just being five. And five can just be weird. No drug treatment for this.
But while we’re on the subject of Will, I thought I’d share what I know will be his most favorite picture of all time. One that he posed for purposely and requested photographic capture:
Well, this one could be a close second.
Painted Maypole | 30-Jan-09 at 11:42 pm | Permalink
oof. I hope you get some answers soon.
(by the way, you take great pictures!)
Amy | 31-Jan-09 at 6:42 am | Permalink
What beautiful pictures!
When it was first whispered to me that Emily may possibly be autistic, it was really difficult for me. My child previous to her was born with a cleft lip and palate and passed away when he was 10 weeks old, so I automatically went to the “Oh why me!” set of self-pity, worries, concerns, and anger.
I am now glad, however, that we caught Emily’s Asperger Syndrome young. With a lot of therapies, she is able to live a pretty normal life.
IF there is indeed a bigger problem with your son, it is a really, really great thing that he is five and you are realizing it.
And if you do need ot have one of those “Oh why me!” parties, hit me up. I was hostess of the year. 🙂
Take care of thinking of our family.
Amy | 31-Jan-09 at 6:42 am | Permalink
It actually should have read take care and I’m thinking of your family. Time for the coffee, I see.
Phyllis | 31-Jan-09 at 8:43 am | Permalink
I’m surprised that the pediatrician’s office couldn’t do a simple hearing level test (the one I’m familiar with has a headset worn by the child, who raises a hand when he hears a tone at various volumes directed to either ear). Our school used to keep one at the nurse’s office for a quick hearing check when desired.
alejna | 31-Jan-09 at 9:56 pm | Permalink
Huh. I seem to have missed this post when I was here last. Too bad there was no quick and easy answer.
And your Will is such a character. He cracks me up.
Georgia | 01-Feb-09 at 11:05 pm | Permalink
That just made my day. A literal LOL moment! I love him, just love him!
liprap | 03-Feb-09 at 7:33 pm | Permalink
What a hoot!
It might well be “Aaah, hell, he’s five.”
It could be worse…they could tell you he’s being controlling and manipulative, which is what they told me about the little guy when he was three.