Ears 'R US

When I was little I had a whole lot of ear infections.  Eventually this required more than one set of tubes in my ears.  The doctors inserted the first set and by design they would fall out over a period of time.  I don't remember having my first set inserted, but I do remember the second set.  We arrived at the hospital, were checked in, and waited for the pre-op.  A nurse came around to ease my and Mom's nerves.  They knew the path to my heart.  I was offered my pick of any toy in the box that she was carrying with her.  But, I had misheard her, I thought she had said to get a toy for each ear.  Imagine my joy!  Two toys and a hospital visit, it couldn't get much better than this!  The nurse eventually left to attend to other patients.  My mother turned to me and to her horror there I was with two toys instead of the one I was supposed to get.  What did Mom do now?  What could she do?  She did what any other parent would.  She stuck the second toy in her purse and didn't say a word to anyone.  I know I haven't said this before, so I will now.  "Thanks, Mom!".