A Dentist Prepares for an Examination

DENTIST APPOINTMENTS

My day began with a reminder from Jason, "Don't forget you have a dentist appointment today."  Ugh!  I inherited many qualities from my mother, one of which is both a psychological reliance on and a slight fear of dentists.  I'm better off than my poor mother, however, due to braces in middle school.  When you have hands in your mouth most of your adolescent life, it is much easier to tolerate the woes of a simple cleaning.

Fortunately, the lady who cleaned my teeth was at once both thorough and surprisingly gentle, so I was able to walk out of my appointment and eat immediately eat lunch!  Hurray!

THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK SACRED INFLUENCE

Because I came out of my appointment about 30 minutes earlier than my ride (Jason and the kids) expected, I had time to stroll around the Dollar Store (how sad is it when you can't afford a few items at the Dollar Store) and to sit down on the curb and do a little reading.  My current "marriage" read is Sacred Influence by Gary Thomas.  I was so impressed with Sacred Marriage that Iquickly insisted that Jason order this one for me.  Unfortunately, my first impression of the book is that it was written with the worst case scenario husbands in mind. . . which, I am happy to say, mine is not.  But, my street-side reading yesterday gave me some hope that the book will do me some good.  I will have to trudge on and see. 

However, those with husbands who really struggle with lack of communications, physical affection, helping with the kids or house, or with sexual addictions of varying sorts will probably find this book extremely helpful.

VEGGIE TALES

A new Family Bookstore opened up in the next town over, and their grand opening events include mega-deal coupons and visits from Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber.  Of course we went! 

Jason's birthday is later this month; and, historically, he never lets me buy him any gifts.  It always frustrates me because I love to make big deals of the birthdays in this family.  However, I wooed him with coupons that were too good to pass by and the promise that he wouldn't have to wait until his birthday to have his gifts.  So, he got himself a Casting Crowns CD and some compilation praise and worship CD.

The kids were highly entertained with the Veggie Tales.  Gordon was thrilled with Bob and Larry (in spite of their inability to say anything -- which struck me as strange, yet understandable).  Teeny just couldn't get enough of them, and even Bud-Jack seemed to like them -- walked right up and stared at them for a while.  I got some pictures, but have yet to see if they turned out really well.  It was a difficult situation as Larry was too tall to fit completely in the pictures with my little ones. 

MORE ADVENTURES OF THE DAY

After the book store we headed to Wal-Mart to pick up pictures to send to the Ging-Gings for Mother's Day, and then over to Rita's for Ice Cream/Custard Cones.

The outings were completed with a trip to the library to get Gordon books on insects and Teeny books on Snails.  Not sure why she wanted books on snails, but who am I to argue?

CINQO DE MAYO

And, of course we celebrated with a Mexican Feast!  Soft-shell tacos, Spanish rice (made from leftover white rice mixed with some tomato sauce), refried beans, and chips and dip.  We topped the celebration off with Cinqo de Mayo slushies.  Yum.    What a way to end a busy day!