Ammon took the day off work to go on a date with me . . . to the dentist. Our last trip to the dentist was 10 years ago for Ammon and 6 years ago for me. 12 x-rays, 2 cleanings, 6 cavities, 4 shots, another appointment in two weeks, and $525 later, we walked out numb-mouthed and tongues the size of gorilla fists. I lucked out marrying Ammon because I didn't fully realize the quality of genes he has hopefully passed on to our children. He had his first and only cavity filled today. I had the other five.
Guess which one of us brushes her teeth 4 times a day AND flosses? Guess which one of us brushes his teeth maybe once a day and NEVER flosses? Guess which one of us has thrown up at least 300 times when she was pregnant? Thanks a lot for ruining my teeth offspring!
Sarcasm aside, I am so grateful for modern times and modern medicine. I won't lie. I wanted Ammon to hold my hand while I got 3 shots in my mouth. But I didn't. And I didn't pass out! I just pretended the shots were like epidurals - the most expensive and amazing thing I've ever used. In fact, I wish I could pack an epidural in my 72 hour kit.
Anyway, we recouped the cost by selling our Honda. (Which we were going to anyway - now we don't have to take money out of savings). Back to being a 1 car family - like the newlyweddish days.
8 comments:
We have similar luck in our family...Aaron never gets cavities...I get them all the time. No fun!
I hate the dentist! I especially hate paying for it...see you tomorrow!!
Oh Erin you are so so Funny! I read this to myself and then had to read it to Mitch! I was laughing so hard because I seriously went 4 years without going to the dentist and you would never guess how many cavities I had. 24.... WOW huh? It is kinda embarrassing but just to show you that 5 is not bad at all! I was blaming my 2 kids too, until you only had 5 :(.... hahaha what ever! The dentist sucks!
Thanks for a good laugh! :)
So good to know we aren't the only ones. I've more than once been mad at myself for going too long between check ups.
Erin that is so sad! When you were saying you didn't get any good qualities from your mom, I have to argue. You're super gorgeous and that is probably from your mom...I've never met your dad. :)
Yikes. I am so sorry. Not a very fun date. I hope Ammon will at least take you out to dinner soon so you can have a fun date. And less expensive.
Wow thats quite the date. I love your girls they are so cute i think mia looks like eli they have the same hair at least. Wow i have been getting caught up on blogging and wow everybody is moving not to rub it in. reddings moved? Do you have new neighbors I wish i could move back well not into the apartments but I miss my neighbors.
how are you such a funny writer? i always long to be funny, but know i never will be. at least i can come here to fill the void.
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