And the WIENNERS are...

Haha... although life is not yet back to normal... I wanted to announce the winners of my baby guessing contest. The rules didn't say you had to be right... you just had to guess. If you gave a name suggestion, then I entered you twice. It was all very fair. The big sister did all the drawings. Congrats. Please send me your address so I can get a special treat to you!

Winners:
Cristi (From FB)
Erin N. (From FB)
Rachel P. (From Blog)
Stacey (From Blog)
Alie Q. (From Blog)
Alison C. (From Blog)
Emily B. (From Blog)
Rachel H. (From FB)
Cami (From FB)
Meredith (From FB)

Random Thoughts... (Thanks Brenda!)

1) Having my mother in law in town is way better than I ever imagined! She went grocery shopping, cleaned, loaded and unloaded the dishwasher, demands that I go take naps, she has Nora help her pick out her earrings every day, which Nora loves! Her presence makes my husband extra lovey to me! Does she have to go home?

2) Ok, what is the deal with BOYS CLOTHES! I never paid much attention, because there were always so many choices for little girls... but, this is bad! How come moms with boys have not taken a stand sooner? Where do I find the isles and isles of boys clothes? At Target today, looking for a little present for my "Scooter", and in the shoe department, Honest to goodness, one whole wall full of toddler girls shoes, and another wall 2/3 full of girls shoes, and then the other 1/3 was for boys! Then in the clothes... all the girl stuff is in the main isle for everyone to see, and the boy stuff is shoved was in the back! REALLY? Is this typical for most places, or just Target? I need you moms of boys to help me! I remember buying Noras first outfit(s) and coming home so excited to show everyone, and how fun it was. This outing just made me irritated! (I am pregnant, so I allow myself to become more irritated, I will repent for that when I know it won't happen again!)

3) We might see a hurricane here in Va. Beach, and that makes me a little excited! Is that bad?

4) I just found a company that makes and sells chocolate covered bananas in the freezer section of the grocery store. I ate one on the way home, and one when I got home. I may have a problem!

5) I can't wait to photograph my little "Scooter"!

6) We are going to Disney World again, in... 40 some days! WOO HOO!!! (Joel just recently told me, he loves that I love Disney! That is a big admission for him, he usually acts annoyed, like a tough guy!)

7) I love when Joel gets sentimental, and mushy! He is really good at it!

8) I miss my old friend Ryan. I can't believe he is almost 6. I think about him all the time, and he probably doesn't even remember me. I love that kid!

9) Do bananas make you poop, or opposite? Does chocolate help even it out?

10) I can't wait for Project Runway to come back on! I haven't seen it in years! Cable tv has an advantage! Heidi Klum! YAY!!!

11) Sometimes I can't believe I live so far away from my people! I miss them. =(

12) I always hear, "It is crazy, how different your kids personalities can be." What if I want it to be just as easy the second time? Is it possible, or am I DOOMED? UGH... I am scared!

13) Is it worth $80.00 to get a 2nd 3D ultra sound with a 30 minute dvd? I have always just had 2D, but thought it would be cool to see a 3D one... any thoughts?

14) That was very therapetical! Now, I must go rest... ahhh... life is great!

Two days to BREATHE... then Round four... Part One

(Disclaimer: I have had this post in my box since yesterday, and it still isn't finished. Part 2 coming... some day!)


We love having company. It gets rather lonely here in Va Beach, and we have desperately pleaded for friends and family to come and visit. We had NO IDEA they would all come at the same time! So, sometime... several Thursdays ago... my parents arrived. They were here till Wednesday, then on Thursday my sister-in-law, and one of our best friends Katie, came with their three kids. They left on Tuesday morning, and I left to pick up Jennifer. Jennifer flew out today, Wednesday, and I am here all alone... well, till Saturday, when Joels mom arrives, and will be here for a week. Then we will be once again... ALL ALONE! Oh wait... I forgot... one day last week, I got a phone call from some of our best friends from Michigan, saying, "We don't really know if we will be by you, but we are headed to NC for the weekend, and might come by." Then got the call on Friday, during our Krispy Kreme ritual, "We are about 20 minutes away, can we see you?" Of course we loved seeing them too, and they loved that we had a bathroom for them to brush their teeth in! Joel was able to see them on Monday when they headed back through Norfolk on their way home.

This has all led me to being way behind in blogging. Either I can go back and document every visitors stay, and all the fun we had, and all the great things we did, and bore you to tears, or I can fill in the highlights. Since I LOVE MY READERS, and I want them to continue reading, we will go with the later.

We did lots with Lulu, and Papa. We made pasta sauce, enough to feed the entire Va Beach area! We went to the beach, we went to the Farmers Market, Krispy Kreme, a church social, the aquarium, and Colonial Williamsburg. I think there was more, but all the things that we have done in the last few weeks, are starting to blend together. Williamsburg was by far the highlight of their visit. What fun!!!

Nora got to be part of a show, and had to drag her chubby mom with her! UGH!!!

Telling my dad not to wear socks with sandals, because of how goofy it looks, is like telling me not to wear gauchos! I know I shouldn't wear them, but they are so great these days, I can't help myself. Joel hates them! Me, I LOVE LOVE THEM!

Round 2 was Alison, her two kids, and Katie and her daughter. Together they made the 800 some odd mile drive! They are troopers! I wish I had Beverly Hills Hotel accommodations for them, because they deserved it! We did most of the same stuff we did the week before. BEACH, AQUARIUM, KRISPY KREME, HOE DOWN, one day we had rain, so Uncle Joel found a bunch of balloons, and the kids went to town playing with them! My niece Marley is the sassiest little girl. She is a riot just to sit and watch. She reminds me so much of my brother... it's almost scary. I couldn't help but just want to bite her and her cuteness, all the time!






Alie and Katie are great. They have earned that spot in Heaven. The drive from Michigan to Virginia Beach isn't the easiest job, but they did it just like pro moms would do. I love you girls!!! You will never know how much it meant to me, to have you here. LOVES LOVES LOVES!!!

You heard her... she is going to have a brother! Our doctors appointment was... exciting! I was nervous for most of it. I can't figure out why, but my heart was beating as fast of that little boy of ours. We met with the doctor following the ultra sound, and she mentioned that we may be pushing the due date back by a week. What expecting mother really wants to hear that? When I told her how tinee tiny my first baby was, she said that we won't change the due date as of now, but as we get closer to December 28th, we will be watching things more carefully. We will be praying for a healthy delivery WHENEVER, and Joel will be praying for a healthy delivery before the first of the year, so we get that tax break!

I am going to call him "Scooter" for the time being. Mostly because that is how I have envisioned him inside my tummy, but also because we don't have a name 100% decided on yet. I learned A LOT when I was pregnant with Nora, and have decided that we will keep our name as HUSH HUSH as possible until he is here. I really don't want anyone to form an opinion of "Scooter" before they see his preciousness. And NO... we are not naming him SCOOTER... just until he is catapulted from the womb!

Here is a picture of our precious "Scooter", and his proof that in deed... IT'S A BOY!



We have one more week of visitors, then I will be drawing winners for my treat contest! Thank you for all of the votes. Between FB and my blog... it was EXACTLY 50% said BOY, and 50% said GIRL! You all crack me up!!!

Baby CONTEST announcement!

Hey FOLKS!!! We have had NON-STOP out of towners for the last two weeks, and for the next two weeks! I really hope I haven't lost all my readers, but I realize, how annoying it is to see the same old post every time you visit. There are lots of exciting events going on that I am very anxious to blog about, but out of respect for all of our visitors, I must keep this brief!

So, in order to spark your interest... here is the deal,

Next Tuesday, we find out the gender of our baby!!! AHHHH! I can't believe it is already... what I want from you, is your guess of what we are having... PINK or BLUE baby? Then I will chose ten random guessers to receive a special treat from Virginia Beach. Also, if you want to throw around some name ideas... I will give you a second entry! Winners will be announced on Tuesday before mid-night. Oh yeah, I will also announce who guessed correctly! YAY!!!

Gut BUSTING hilarious!

I don't usually watch The Ellen Show, although, every time I do, i think she is freaking hilarious. Today, I had time during her show to see a little bit of it. I WAS ROLLING ON MY BED LAUGHING! Nora must have thought I was crazy! I went to YouTube, to see if there was anything similar. This is so FUNNY! I was laughing so hard.... I WAS CRYING!

You MUST make these... !!

So, I don't say that very often about my recipes. And maybe because I am pregnant, I love food so much, and everything tastes so good, but these things are soo yummy. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law last summer, who got it from her SIL. I never wrote it down, but have kind of adjusted it to what we love in our family! I made them last week, and Joel said, "Now that is something to write home about!" Which to me, means "BLOG" about.

What you need:
1lb. ground turkey
1lb. cole slaw mix
salt
pepper
3tb. Hoisin Sauce (Plus more for dipping)
10-15 egg roll wrappers
water for sealing
oil for frying

Directions:
In a large saucepan, brown the turkey. When it is almost done, but still a tiny bit pink, add the bag of cole slaw mis. This may fill your pan, but it will cook down, soon. Over medium heat, mix the meat, and veggies all together. When the mixture has started to cook down, add salt and pepper to taste. then add Husein sauce. Mix all together really well. You want the slaw mix to be very limp. This is where I like to taste test. ALOT! Once the mix is cooked through, and tastes simply divine... remove from heat. Cool completely. Let cool all the way through. This is VERY IMPORTANT. When it is no long warm... AT ALL... start to heat your oil in a pot over medium high heat. Then you can start filling your egg roll wrappers. You will use about 1 tablespoon per wrapper. I wish I would have taken pictures of this part... but you should know how to fill an egg roll. If not, try to follow along, oh heck... here are some pictures...




When wrapping these little guys, be very careful not to tear the wrap. If it tears, you must start over. Trust me... you do not want hot oil getting into your egg roll. So seal them up really tight! Then fry em. I would go into more details... but I have to eat em while they are HOT! (Of you have any questions, please let me know. I have never written a recipe before, and don't know if I am that great at it. All I know is that YOU MUST make these, and I MUST GO EAT THEM!!!)

I POPPED! And then I burnt!

These were taken last week. And as much as I DESPISE having my picture put on my blog... I have been getting life threatening emails from some people back home... and I either had to save myself, or fear the wrath. Of course if they want me, that have to come and get me, and maybe that would be more fun! We love love love visitors!!!

Anyways, I woke up one morning, and said, "Holy Crap... I popped!" So, we went to the beach, and come home, then I saw that I had a great BURN line, that I might as well take a picture of, and same with my belly. Then I woke up the next day and said, "I POPPED AGAIN!". I have been saying that almost every day now, and even pulled out the maternity clothes yesterday. I haven't gained any weight, I think my 2 year old is helping me in that area! But, if you ask me, I am definitely pregnant! And a little burnt too. Enjoy the pictures... they are few and FAR between!

What HAPPENED to my BUTTER?

Thats my girl... butter and chocolate!

HOE Down!

This will be the last time that I tell Lulu and Papa a video is coming. They have been refreshing, and refreshing, and refreshing, for... three days now, waiting for this video. Joel says, "Get a life", but I think its cute.

Friday we went to the Farmers Market for a HOE DOWN! If you are 75+, and in the Virginia Beach area, here is the place for you to go on a Friday night! There were a few young kids there too, but I could tell its where the seniors "Hang Out!". Nora had a ball. She removed her pink cowboy boots as soon as she saw other kids with their shoes off, but she arrived in true HOE DOWN fashion. Notice the bow at the end, when everybody starts clapping for the band...

The FOURTH!

What a fun holiday to celebrate! Especially if you live in a beach town. LOTS of out of town visitors... LOTS of traffic... lots of great summery things going on! We had a special visitor of our own. Last minute, Uncle Dan decided to swing down for a visit. We loved having him, although I think he isn't used to going to bed at 9pm, and waking up at 7am. We're "old timers" with a kid. But, we still loved it. Nora LOVES "UH HU Dan". On the fourth we were torn on what to do. We knew anything was going to be crowded, and packed with people, so we figured, lets be packed at the beach. Early evening, we hauled our gear to the Oceanfront Beach. There were lots of concerts, magicians, and other fun stuff going on, but we were content just building mountains in the sand. Some friends met us up there a little later, before the real SHOW began. Nora loved the way the fireworks looked, but wasn't crazy about the sound. What a fun, and relaxing day. We are "LOCALS" now, so we know the secrets to getting in and out in a timely fashion. PHEW!










Baby Update: On a different note, the baby is doing well. I have been feeling MUCH better the last couple of weeks, so that makes me much happier. I definately have a belly starting to pop, but that may be from the enjoyment of bi-weekly trips to Krispy Kreme. No pictures yet, so please stop sending me threatening emails... wanting to see baby pics! Trust me... they will come, and they WON'T be pretty. My next appointment isn't until the 22nd of July, and then on the 11th of August we find out what we are having. I am 99% sure I know what we are having, but other than looking at the babies privates, they want to make sure it is developing well, and has all of its limbs etc. Nora loves the fact the there is a baby inside my tummy, and knows everytime I eat, "the baby eats dinner too?" Of course, she has no idea how this will change her life, but the thought of it, excites her. Last time I measured, I was 9 toilet paper squares around. So the next time you use the "facilities" think of that! Thank you for all the emails about your thoughts and prayers. They are really felt!!!

Loves!

Fathers Day Pleasure

Yeah... Fathers day was well over a week ago, but here is what I had to blog about. (Notice how blogging has become a thing on my "TO DO" list... why is that?) Since Joel is always trying to improve my cooking skills, I really challenged myself for him on Fathers Day. Of course he received breakfast in bed, but when we came home from church, he had a lunch surprise. Something he has been wanting to eat for... 4 years.

When we were first married, I was working in a coffee shop in Ann Arbor. They were testing the market for deli sandwiches. Who better to test on them , my number one regular... He told them, "This is the best sandwich I have ever eaten!"

Throughout the years, I thought about duplicating this for him, then I realized the amount of work, and fancy ingredients that went into it! This year, I DID IT... It was a lot of work, but I think it paid off. He was VERY happy. This has become a Fathers Day favorite. The Fathers Day Muffeletta.

Muffelettas are big in New Orleans. They are made with an olive salad, great crusty bread, two different cheeses, and three different meats. It was HUGE, and he was able to eat it for most of the week. If you want to make your man REALLY happy, learn to make the Mufeletta! I think I scored a 9 on this... it would have been a 10 if it weren't so big! (He just wants me to make it again, just for my perfect 10 score... I KNOW IT!)

This is WHY...

I can't BLOG... while I was posting my "obsessed" post... my princess, muffin, Nora, was MAKING A MESS! It was so precious though, and I couldn't be mad at her for more then 2 seconds! The pictures aren't great, but it just so happened that my camera was readily available, and the settings were not... but I didn't have time to pause the moment, while I made correct adjustments. This is what happened... as I was actually posting...

My princessy, muffiny, Nora: "Mommy, can you schix this?" (Her F's sound like sh's, so she meant to say "Fix this", and by "this" she meant my glittery powder Love Spell brush from Victoria Secret. It was opened, and half of the glittery powder was gone.)

Mommy: Sure Nora... wait... Nora... how did this get opened? Where is the rest of it?

MPMN: Um... it's schine, I cleaned it up, (I have been cleaning ALL day, so she has been my little helper).

Me: Where is it Nora?

She points to this... (I had her put the brush back to catch the effect).

What a mess... she is now tied up in the closet... just so that I could blog about her! Haha... just kidding. She doesn't usually do stuff like this, so when she does, I have to tell someone! This is what I love about being a mom, and to such a sweet princess! Here are the following pictures... I love this kid!

OBSESSED

It has been a while since I blogged. I am so behind, that I figure... just forget about it. Some great images on my camera will have to wait another day. Not only am I behind on blogging, but baking, laundry, cleaning, correspondents, you know, all those things that I can put off till tomorrow, but really I shouldn't! Anyways...



Joel and I have a new show that we are OBSESSED with! It is called "OBSESSED". It is on A&E every Monday night. It is a documentary on people with OCD's, and the treatment they go through to deal with their OCD. It has been very fascinating for us both. We both have "issues", similar to the subjects on the show, but never as extreme, and so we ask each other, "On a scale of 1-10, what is your anxiety level?" Then we try different "exposures" on each other. The program clearly indicates that "This is monitored by trained professionals, and do not try this at home..." but we were never ones to clearly follow the rules.

So, it has opened my eyes to the things that could be considered a MINOR level of OCD. And even compared to the people on the show... probably not even an OCD... but things that raise my anxiety level to around 6-9...

Obviously, going to the dentist... 10

My closet: I don't care what the rest of my house looks like, my closet HAS got to be immaculate. ROYGBV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet, White, Cream, Grey, Black) all my clothes, on wooden hangers, facing the same direction, shortest sleeve to longest.

Decorative Towels are to be looked at ONLY, never ever touched, or used. Goes the same for the kitchen, and bathroom!

Making the bed... I think this is a common one, because I remember a Friends episode where Monica was teaching her B/F Tom Selek, how to make the bed. Also similar to me. Sheets must be faced in the right direction, duvet cover goes on one way, and one way only, pillow case liners must be put on tag end first, then the covers the opposite.

Touching my face... UGH... DO NOT TOUCH MY FACE! If Joel has come home, and has washed his hands with soap, and his hands are approved, he may GENTLY touch my face. I am too self conscience of blemishes, and clogged pores. Having a baby, has really loosened me up to this one, but now that she knows not to touch my face, my anxiety gets a little higher when it is touched.

Fortunately, I don't have any "rituals", or anything that is harmful to me or my family. These are all things that just kind of get under my skin, and make me a little crazy. I think we all have a little crazy in us! Speaking of which... LAUNDRY!!!

What's a family to do?

Summer is in full force here in Virginia Beach. That means that our weekends are presented with the task of picking what to do. There were so many choices this Friday night, it was hard to pick just one. A) Hoe Down at the Farmers Market B) Art Fair on the Beach C) Outdoor Movie at Mt. Trashmore or D) Concert at a different Beach.

Since this week they were featuring one of Noras favoites, "The Bee Movie", we chose, "C". We invited a couple that we met at Stake Conference last weekend. They have a precious, adorable, almost one and a half year old. She makes me think about my niece back home, that I am missing.

Back to Mt. Trashmore... our new Friday tradition, is to head out there after dinner, and hang out on the mountain, dance, sing, play games, eat treats, and wait for the movie to start. What a fun Friday night!!!

Its going to be a LONG 27 more weeks!

I am sorry, but food, is on my mind all the time! ALL THE TIME! Even when I feel sick to my stomach, and like I can't eat another bite... there is some food out there, that I want to eat. I have been watching Food Network, and there is this show, called, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives". Talk about the job that I need to have right now! Mmmmm.

Last Friday, I really wanted HOT Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. So Nora and I drove 15 minutes to the closest KK Shop. They loved her there. She was watching through the window how the "bathe" the doughnuts, then they send them to bed in a "blanket" of icing. She was waving to all the workers. They were having a blast with her. We were there way longer than I thought we would be! When we left, I thought... this will be our Friday tradition. (I think I even thought every other Friday tradition...)

This morning, I could not get those doughnuts out of my head. I really needed to have another one. I thought we could go, I'll buy a dozen, then keep em here, and have one per day, for the rest of the week. So when we got there, the workers were so excited to see Nora again! The regulars were also excited to see her! She told the counter worker, she wanted one with "pinkles". The super, wonderful, gal went to the back, and came back with a whole BAG of mini sprinkle doughnuts, JUST FOR NORA! *Wait a minute... I'm the one that needs these! Who does Miss Nora think she is? She is stealing my treats!!! Ahh, well, she's way cuter then I am!* So I ordered 2 hot, and 2 Chocolate Iced Creme Filled. Plus the sprinkles.. equals one dozen! We sat, and watched the workers, and waved, and flirted, and had a great time. Then that super wonderful worker, brought me another HOT one! Then the guy Nora was flirting with in the back, brought ANOTHER HOT ONE! AND I KEPT EATING THEM!!! I will never ever admit how many I ate in one sitting, but it was more than Nora. I think we have a new Monday through Friday tradition! YIKES... in no time, I am going to be in BIG TROUBLE! HUGE, ENORMOUS, FAT, DIMPLY, CHUBBY, TOURBLE! Maybe we could WALK to KK, then I could justify it? Or ride our bikes? I need to seriously think about that! In the mean time, there are a few more that I brought home that should really be taken care of.

Another GREAT reason to visit us in Virginia!

We live only 45 minutes from Busch Gardens. We bought annual passes last weekend, and took a mini-road trip. If you remember my post last year of our Cedar Point trip, it will come as no surprise, that I was not about to get on any of those freaky roller-coasters! That, and being "with child" really isn't a good time to be testing out the new theme park "highest, fastest, longest, attractions". It was however a fun time to spend as a small family. They have lots of fun things for little "Nora size" kids. Lots of shows, Sesame Street Characters, (although, the last thing Joel wanted to do, is chase down characters.) fun little water parks. The big rides did look rather tempting, and if I was a young, strong, and pumped up teenager... I would be all over it! And the food... AHHH... the food... makes my mouth water, just thinking of it! We were in line for Oscars Whirly Worm, and as we got closer, I thought this may be a good time for daddy and Nora to ride together. (Really I am a big whimp, and even the kid rides make my stomach flip.) I did however manage the Skyride, and the Dinosaur Egg Ride So if you are one of the many, himmin and hawin, about weather you should come visit us... here is ONE MORE good reason!

I REALLY want it...

My mom calls me spoiled! Maybe because when there is something that I want, I can't get it out of my head, and it is all I think about, therefore, it is all I talk about! I can't help it!!! The three of us went to Busch Gardens over the weekend, and had a blast. While Joel drooled over the hugeness of the rides, and Nora googoo'd over Elmo... I was checking out something MUCH more important...




This will for sure be on my Christmas list this year! And I will start right now, and be really good for the rest of the year. I will be nice to my siblings. I will pick up all my toys! I will eat all my supper! And I won't pinch cute boys butts! (Well, no promises on the last one. But if it meant this stroller will be delivered with a big red bow... I will TRY really hard!)

No Pictures... but video!!!

We bought a video recorder when we first moved here, and I am just now getting around to figuring out how to upload videos off of it. Nora was so stinking hilarious tonight... we had to record her, and plaster it all over our blog! There are a lot of videos, so don't bother watching them all, but if you find it to be ridiculously cute, like we do, then take the time to watch them all. I'm having such a fun time with her at this age. We have our moments, and I know we will have more, but I can't help but appreciate, and document the good times together!

Still... NO pictures...

So, if you aren't gong to read this post, for the lack of pictures, then... well, sorry. I have had a few funny things happen this week, and thought I should blog about it.

Saturday night, I was doing a photo shoot with Amy, and on the way home, pretty late, I stopped at Chick Fil-A... which I LOVE! I have been really good at cutting Diet Coke out of my diet, because caffeine I don't really think is healthy for the baby. But, I decided to splurge, and get a diet coke. I drank it on the way home, and thought, "This is the best diet coke I have EVER HAD!" I was a little worried, because this could be my new weakness, and I don't need a weakness like this fabulousness. I even told Joel, "This is really the greatest Diet Coke ever!" He thought it was just because I haven't really been drinking it, that must be why I enjoyed it so much. Well, on Monday, we met some friends at Chick Fil-A for lunch, and I splurged again, and got a diet coke. Again, I thought it was as delicious as the first time. Usually McDonald's has the best Diet Coke, so that is why this is such a surprise for me. Before we left, I ran up, and go a refill. When the woman behind the counter started refilling it with Caffeine free, I WAS HORRIFIED! I said, "No, ma'am, not Caffeine free Diet, just regular diet." She said, "No, we don't serve Regular Diet here." Oh, well in the case... WOOO HOOOO!!! Of course once I knew it was de-caf, it didn't taste nearly as good... but it is still great! If you know me at all, you will know that Diet Coke has become a part of my life since I was... 12? And, so this is a great day for me. I LOVE CHICK-FIL-A!

Another funny story, I wish I had my camera for this one, because blogging about it would have made it that much better. Nora has been waking up too early for me the last week or so. SO last night, I decided that I wasn't going to get her out of bed until I was ready. So, this morning, she seemed to be sleeping longer than usual, but I wasn't going to push it. Maybe she was turning over a new leaf. Finally, I hear her, "Mommy, I NEED A TISSUE". I thought maybe she snotted all over, or had a boogie or something gross like that. So, I got up, went to check in on her, and she had my make-up bag. On her lips she had my lipstick, on her whole face, had my concealer, and eye shadow, on her eye-lids my mascara, and all over her arms, hands, and legs, she had my eye liner! She looked like a freaky baby! Daddy thought it was hilarious, that she took my make-up into her room, and waited till she was all ready to call for her tissue. Really?

And one more story, not at all funny, but worth sharing! I have had a fear of the dentist for a very long time. I think since I had a bad experience when I was a nanny. A few weeks ago, I noticed a back top tooth was missing a piece. Knowing that it would lead to an abscessed, or an exposed root, I called to find a dentist. Here was the conversation,

Me: I would like to make an appointment to see the dentist, a piece of my tooth broke off. I am a new patient, and I have issues with going to the dentist.
Clueless Receptionist: Ok, well when would you like to come in?
Me: Well, that depends. I need to come in, and have the work done on the same day. If you just take pictures, and schedule an appointment for the work to be done at a later time, chances are, I won't come back.
C.R.: Ok, well he is going to need to look at you, so he knows what needs to be done.
Me: That's fine, as long as he can fix it right then. Did you hear me say, I have issues with going to the dentist? I don't think you understand. I would rather give birth 10 times, that have to sit in the chair of a dentist.
C.R.: Oh, well... I can make you the first appointment of the day, and you can see him first, and if there is time he can fix it right them.
Me: Perfect! And make sure you tell him... I HAVE ISSUES! And, will I need to be there early to fill out paperwork, because I am a new patient.
C.R.: Yup, if you could come 10 minutes early, that would be great.
Me: Nope... I can't come early. I will tell you now, if you have me fill out paperwork in your office, and I am done filling it out, and I have to wait, I will most likely leave. Can you please mail me the paper work? I don't mean to be difficult, but I am really really nervous about going to the dentist. And to a new dentist. Oh yeah... and I am pregnant, so he can't give me the Nitrise. So, my nerves are not even going to be able to be controlled.

After the conversation, I am sure she hung up and either quit, or disregarded everything I said. My appointment is tomorrow morning. I have hives, and itchies all over me just from remembering this story, and for the upcoming visit. I know that nothing bad will happen, but I can't stop thinking about the needle, and the drilling, and the horrible tools that will be going into my mouth in 17 hours!