Things not to do

Parenting (for me at least) is full of moments of realization about something I shouldn't have done.  Case in point, recently I told the kids that I scheduled their flu shots in two weeks and, thinking this was good news, told them that they both can get the nasal mist this year.  This resulted in immediate crying and carrying on by Ella which was quickly followed by crying and carrying on by Dash.  And it hasn't stopped.  Just about every day, one or both of them asks me if they have to go get "the squirt" today.  Lesson learned.  Next year, flu shot day will be a surprise.