A whole new experience

So I went to the dentist today. Which is never my favorite thing, especially when they are actually doing something to my teeth other than cleaning them, and even then, sheesh. So anyways, I had an appointment to have some work done today after work. This is the 2nd time I have gone to this dentist, the other being a cleaning a while ago. I wasn't super happy with our previous dentist's work, and with Zach's teeth, we really get to know the dentist pretty well.

Anyways, so I get there early for my appointment, they take me right back (ah, prompt service), the dentist comes in, gives me the best shot I have ever had (meaning, I didn't feel it at all), so I am sitting there, thinking that I have a few minutes to wait, when the nurse (dental assistant?) comes in to ask if I would like a magazine or newspaper, which I decline. Then she asks if I would like a heated neck pillow and a paraffin dip.

Uh....what? Am I not in the dentist office? What just happened here?

Apparently the dental office has decided that in order to relax patients, they make it more like a spa day then a dental checkup. I was expecting someone to jump out and give me a pedicure at any time.

So of course I said yes. And did the paraffin dip (SUPER NICE, but really weird looking on your hands), and accepted the neck pillow. And while the dentist was working on my tooth, I thought to myself, this whole neck pillow/paraffin dip thing is nice, but not THAT distracting.

However, though my mouth still feels sore, my hands are so nice and soft, and my neck was pretty warm and relaxed while in the office. My only thought was this-

The paraffin was nice, the neck pillow was super nice and warm, but uh...maybe you could hang a picture to look at while your mouth is super open and head is back. It seems like you are awkwardly staring at the dentist, or averting your eyes to a blank wall.

So my only addition to this spa like atmosphere would be a picture...possibly a TV? Anything to look at so you don't feel like you are looking up the dentists nose, or into those weird glasses/magnifiers that they wear.

Thankful, Day 6

November 6th

I fully intended to be thankful for an extra hour of sleep today. Last night, when I was writing the post for yesterday, I discovered it was the night to set your clocks back (thanks everyone on facebook for posting, otherwise, we would have forgotten :/ ), and I thought to myself, YAY! Tomorrow I can be thankful for extra sleep.

That was the plan until Bishop cheerfully banged on Cadence's crib at 5:20 this morning telling her, "Cadence!! Wake up!! It's time to get up, baby!!" So that thankfulness jumped right out the window with my rest. So.

Today, I am thankful for coffee.

Dear coffee...you are one of my favorite things. I think the best coffee is just a regular brewed kind with the perfect ratio of cream to sugar. There is no measurement, you have to taste test it. AH coffee. I promptly made a pot of coffee this morning. AH. The smell itself makes me happy. When I had my gallbladder taken out, I got choked up when I realized I could still have coffee. Literally, in the Walmart aisle crying tears of joy. That is the depth of my love for coffee. And today was no different.

Thankful, Week 1

WOW! This week just flashed by! I did have every good intention of writing something every day, but, to be honest, between work, kids, home and everything they all require...WHEW! One tired momma by the end of the day. SO! I am going to give my list of things I am thankful for this last week, and HOPEFULLY (no promises) I will try to post once a day this following week.

Ok, so 1st-

I am thankful for my husband. This may seem like a gimme, but this man has been the biggest blessing I have ever been given. He is a fantastic partner in life, he evens out all my craziness, and I can not stay upset with him. I think God knew I could never live with someone like myself, so He gave me Zach, who is my opposite is almost every way. It is actually pretty amazing, as the years go by, I seem to become more and more like him. Which means I am basically a nicer, more graceful person. So my number 1 thing to be thankful for is my wonderful husband of almost 7 years, Zach.

Nov. 2 (Wednesday)

I am thankful for my son, Bishop. Once upon a time, I asked God to give me patience, and I got Bishop, who teaches me everyday to be more patient then I ever thought possible. But past that, Bishop is the sweetest little boy who has learned to charm his way out of trouble, just like his father...And beyond that, he is just so darn cute ALL the time. I love my little boy, who I gave up on ever having, and was blessed to be given.

Nov. 3 (Thursday)

I am thankful for my daughter, Cadence. Ok...yeah, I get that I am just listing off my family here, but I am SO thankful to have them that I feel like they should get their own days. So today I am thankful to have my beautiful, perfect little girl. And yes, she is the easiest, best little baby I have ever had, which is something in itself to be thankful for. She is so happy, and is such a funny little thing. It makes me so sad that she is growing up so fast, and I often feel like this last year has just disappeared with her. I was worried that I could never love another baby as much as I do Bishop, but as a mommy, it's like your heart just gets bigger to hold more. Ah...so sappy.

Nov. 4 (Friday)

Today, I am thankful for heat. Yes, that's right, heat. It is DARN cold outside, AND windy, and it sure makes me glad that we have a furnace that keeps our house nice and warm. So nice, in fact, that Bishop loves to sit in front of one of the places the air blows out of by the dining room table. He thinks the air coming out is just so cool. Ahem. So warm.

Nov. 5 (TODAY!)

I am thankful for days off with family. Today we just hung out, got some housework and laundry done. Bishop and I took a nap together (LOVE), Bishop and Zach hung out together outside, doing that mysterious thing that boys do together. Cadence chased a balloon around the living. I read. I think you get the wonder of the day. We went to Home Depot, and the kids got to ride in the 'car' cart together, which is just hilarious, especially when Bishop get's upset if Cadence isn't steering right. Love my little family. We had a lady in the parking lot, as we were going out to the car, say, "Oh, a boy and a girl...how perfect!" And I thought...well...it just happened that way. I think 2 boys would be just as perfect. Or 2 girls...I am just really happy that Bishop loves his little sister so much. And she thinks he's the greatest ever. And days like today make most everything we do worth it.