Anyhow, I took Zack to the dentist yesterday, and we learned that he needed to have 3 molars pulled, a root canal, a filling, and a spacer!!!! He was nervous to say the least. I knew he still needed a good deal of work on his teeth, but I wasn't expecting that so many would need to be pulled.
When Zack came home, the dentist fixed all of his upper teeth, but it didn't take long for the insurance money to run out! So now he's back in the dental chair for his bottom teeth, and they are even messier than the top.
Today we went for his first appointment, and they pulled two of his molars. The first didn't seem to hurt him at all, but the second was excrutiating. He cried SO LOUD. I was sick to my stomach and hurt for him. I had the motherly instinct that caused me to want to rip him out of that chair, but I sat on my hands demanded more number and cringed as he continued to cry. Finally, the last tooth came out. Poor Zack looked like he had been beaten up. His face was sad and worried to say the least.
Quote:
Zack: Mom, this is my worst tooth day EVER!
His next appointment is not until January 21st! At that point, he'll need one more tooth pulled followed by the root canal. I am going to ask for a thorough numbing this time!!! If you pray, keep him in your prayers. He is still sore, and is sure to be nervous to go back.
His dental issues are due to 5 years with absolutely no dental hygiene. His teeth were never brushed and when you combine that with a mouth full of hereditarily weak teeth, you have a mess! Sophia's teeth are great due to her getting to the dentist at 3 years old.
A few hours after the dental appointment was the kids holiday program. Yes, it is called a holiday program. I giggled a little when I heard the kids sing the Hannukah song. I didn't mind it at all, but as a Baptist, I never learned a single Jewish song. The kids had many questions about Hannukah - most of them I could not answer! I have some research to do. All Zack knows of Jews is that Jesus was one, and that the Germans killed them in WWII. I need to expand his knowledge.
Anyhow, the kids did a great job. Zack is not all that interested in performing. He is super shy and gets bored easily. This was the first program for Sophia though, and I wasn't surprised to see her give it her all! She kept looking over at me to see if I was watching her. I'd smile and she would smile hugely. My heart melted. Yes, I've become one of those moms!!!
Zack tells Mrs. Ulrich about his teeth... I'm not sure she was thrilled to see the actual teeth!
Mrs. Ulrich helps Zack put his elf hat on...
This is Mrs. Ulrich. She is an AWESOME teacher! She is a little easy on him, but that is a great complaint to have!!! He is thriving under her care. We are very blessed!
Check out those ears! He said, "Mom, I don't need these because I have my own elf ears"! I laughed. He does have pointy ears.
This is Sophia's closest friend Yvette. They are both a ton of fun and a handful and a half!
I am so proud of my son who can make toots with the palms of his hands! He can even do it on stage!
Sophia was all about me taking pictures of her with her friends tonight!
Sophia and Macy...they keep begging for a play date. I am not sure I am ready for that yet.
This is Zack's buddy Chris. I am so thankful for mainstreaming both for the kids who need extra help and for kids like Zack who benefit greatly from having friends like Chris. I LOVE seeing these two play together. They are real buddies, and they both learn so much from each other.
Lastly, it is COOOOOOLD!!!! I want our sunshine back! Only in CA do freeways close down for 2 feet of snow! I guess the one snowplow is busy!
A heart melter: Tonight on the way home as the rain fell, we heard sirens. Soon we saw an ambulance passing by. Zack said, "Mom, we need to pray for whoever is hurt". I said, "Okay, but I can't close my eyes." He said that he'd pray. This is what I heard:
Dear God, Please help whoever is hurt. Please help the workers to know how to fix them. Please help everyone to drive safe in the rain and help them to get home safe to their families.
At this moment, I felt my eyes well up with tears. This kid is making a connection that matters in life. He already has an anchor. He knows who is in control and he believes in Him and has faith. The beginning signs of a trust relationship with His Creator. That is too cool!
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