Tooth Drama!

Oh Dear! We have had a horrible Tuesday! Jack was playing on my bed this morning and I heard, "uh oh!" When I looked, he had blood pooring out of his mouth and his front tooth was dangling. I (apparently) do not do well in stressful situations because I completely freaked out. I literally did not know what to do and completely panicked. I tried calling Kevin but since our phone is so old some of the numbers don't work well and it took me five or six tries before I actually got the number dialed. I had Kevin come home and we rushed Jack off to the dentist. A few hours later...

Poor Jack! He was such a trooper through the whole experience. He cried when he got a shot and they pulled the tooth, but other than that he was great. The dentist that we went to was wonderful! He was so kind and gentle and is super with kids. His office is also amazing - the waiting room has three t.v.'s hooked up to video games, a huge flatscreen playing a movie, a train table, blocks; the exam rooms all have t.v.'s in the ceiling and they'll play whatever movie you want and each room is completely decorated in a jungle theme. When the visit is over, each child gets a token and can choose a toy from the "treasure tower". He left the office with so many goodies! Joey also liked it since she left with as much stuff as Jack did! The entire office staff was also great. They really know how to put you at ease and make the children comfortable. Thank you, Dr. Rencher!

I have to say, though, that as well as Jack did and as unphased by this whole experience as he is, I am still a complete wreck. I have never felt like such a terrible parent. I know - I think - that it isn't my fault, but I can't help but think that I should have done something to prevent it. I should have been paying better attention to him...I shouldn't have let him play on my bed...

I also feel so bad that he's going to be missing his front tooth for the next 2 or 3 years...I know it's only cosmetic, but I still feel terrible. Luckily, all he cares about is that the tooth fairy comes tonight! I have a feeling she's going to be more than generous, but we'll keep you updated:)