Carissa

I took Carissa in for her Kindergarten shots yesterday. She had to get five shots in her legs and one TB test. She was quite the trooper. The only tears she had was as the last shot went into her thigh.
Here is a little conversation she and I had while we were waiting for the nurse to come in and give her the shots:

Me: "Don't worry. It will be okay. The nurse will go really fast so it will be over with faster."
Carissa: ...a nervous giggle and a smile
Me: "Are you nervous?"
Carissa: "Yes. (LONG PAUSE) Mom?"
Me: "Yes?"
Carissa: "What is 'nervous'?"
Me: "Well, it's when you are a little scared and worried about something that is going to happen."
Carissa: "Oh......then no, I am not nervous."