Filled and Sealed

Today was the big day for Natty and Jack as we returned to the dentist to have their first cavities filled and their teeth sealed.  Natty was first up and she apparently did really well.  Dr. John said she was fantastic.  Way to go Natty.  Not that I really want to cheer on being an excellent patient when dental work has to be done.  I much prefer not having to have cavities filled but we couldn't do anything about that today so way to go Natty. 

We opted to do a little sedation dentistry with Jack based on his last visit to the dentist.  It actually went quite well.  I could tell when the relaxation kicked in.  Dr. John was visiting with me in the lobby about Jack and Natty both when they brought Jack out. He had rubbery legs for sure and a great big smile on his face.  His eyes were a bit glossy and just open a crack.  He was acting a little silly.  Dr. John said he was perfect. 

I scooped up Jack and Natty, Andy, Jack and I made our way out to the car.  Jack needed a drink so we stopped off at the drinking fountain where he proceeded to drink like a fish for some time.  When he finally pulled his head away he moved it rather slow and the water shot up the side of his face and on to the side of his head.  It was quite obvious he was still pretty out of it. 

I was reminded of being a bit loopy when I had my wisdom teeth pulled.  I remember mom taking me through the McDonald's drive through for a chocolate shake.  At some point on the drive back to Carson City from Reno I looked over and saw myself in the review mirror and I had chocolate all over my chin, I mean all over.  I had no clue until I saw it.  All I could do was laugh at myself. 

Jack started to get emotional and that seemed to be the effect of the medicine upon him.  He was just ultra sensitive about, well, otter pops.  I ended up sitting with him for awhile and then I laid down with him and held him.  I had thought that I would simply take them, drop them off at home when we were done and then head to work.  Didn't quite work out that way.  I also wasn't going to leave him in that state with Natty.  It would have been too much for either to handle.  All turned out just fine. 

There were a few things that I needed to do and Jack ended up coming with me but only after I made him his favorite Kraft Mac and Cheese - It is the cheesiest.  Don't ever try to sneak in bargain brand mac and cheese on your kids.  Well, you can probably get a way with it so long as they don't see the box and if the macaroni's are the same shape. I still don't know how those shells taste sooo much different then the macaroni's .  So anyway, Jack ate lunch, we passed off the last requirement for his Bobcat badge and then we went in to The Little Brick House.  He had a great time there with Bubba comparing cat bit wounds and laughing at how Dave got his finger bit by a cat.  I love it when something really strikes him as funny because he really gets into it and laughs ... passionately if that even makes sense.  Anyhow it made for an interesting day with big Jack.  I certainly enjoyed it.

I am grateful for each of my children.  They are wonderful people and a joy in my life.  As we near the time of their departure for the summer it gets a bit hard.  These are my friends, I don't spend a lot of time with anybody else outside of work.  I am rambling on tonight.  Suffice to say I love sweet Natty, Jack and Andy.  I will miss them dearly.