The doctor will see you now

Today reminded me why I want to be a doctor (wait, I already am, that's weird). I had 3 of the cutest patients in clinic today, including a well child check/sports physical for a 10 year old boy that are just at that phase between childlike bluntness and openness and teenage awkwardness and coming into their own personality. I love it. I love the chance to shape a life. And the four year old who told me right off the bat "I don't need no shots today" and wondered "Is this a place that gives cookies?" And despite the chaos of clinic, I really like being in a room with my colleagues and mentors, where we can just chat and get support and learn from each other.