But they just talk entirely too much. (Yes, I know that comes from me. But still.)
Clay and I had our six-month dental cleaning and check-up today. That child acted like I had hooked him up to an IV of Mountain Dew before heading inside.
He just loves our hygienist Judy so much, and he was excited to see her.
I had Spencer and Allison along as well, so things got a little hairy in there for a bit. I love Miss Judy because she is the mother of four grown children, so she understands all about how hairy things can get.
I hopped into the chair for my turn before Clay. When I take all three of them, I know that the preciousness of my children will last through only one appointment. After that, I need to be ready to run a kid to the bathroom at the drop of a hat... whether to potty or to paddle.
Miss Judy decided to do the baking soda spray cleaning this time instead of the traditional rubber round thingy that rotates paste on teeth.
The first thing she did was pull out what looked like a modified pair of cheap sunglasses. The frames were bright pink. The lenses were like safety glasses. (Because that baking soda spray stuff has a geyser effect!)
All three kids were talking a mile a minute when Miss Judy set those glasses upon my face. And then there was silence... as they surveyed my sheer bespectacled beauty. I'm sure the vision of loveliness was not helped by the fact that I was already wearing my regular glasses, which now were under the pink-rimmed pair.
Clay had to ask, "Mom, why do you get those?"
I'm quick. I have to be.
"It's because I'm so cool," I said.
My firstborn son is also quick.
"No, really, mom. Why?"
Evidently I am not cool.
Not even while wearing pink dental safety glasses.
Go figure!
2 comments:
Ahh... kids and visits to the dentist! :)
We get a little break here 'cause our dentist is also my father-in-law. My son loves to go because granddad will break out the little squiry water thing and have water fights with him if there are no other patients in the office. So, we don't have quite as much to complain about. This can actually turn into a fun experience for us.
However, tomorrow I'm taking my daughter for her first visit. For her the unknown, even if granddad is there, is something that is not good. We'll see... hoping for the best here.
I loved the part of your post about your son just skimming right past your comment about being cool. I so see myself in your shoes if it was my son and I having that conversation. What is it that they just don't get how cool we moms really are? :)
Have a great week, Tanja!
That is so funny! :) Love the mental image I"m getting of you in the pink goggles! heehee!
Yes-you guessed correctly on the school-HES it is! I have a complete peace about the entire situation. If one year ago you would have told me that all of this would have transpired with us taking our child out of city schools, I would have said you were nuts. Nothing against county schools (J and I both went to county schools), but having taught for 7 years in city schools, I had opinions. The Lord changed our hearts for sure. At first, I was really down about ISES, but now I am very pleased with where we are. I know God does not make mistakes.
We must get together soon...I know the girls would love to play together. OK, I've written a novel! :) I will leave your comments to another faithful blogger! :)
Have a great week!
Anne
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