Just one of those nice days.

Most people don't put "going to the dentist" in the "I get excited about..." category, but they don't have Dr. Findlen. I spent years with a really crumby dentist that I loathed to see, so not only did I stop going but I never sent my children. I am so very excited that I have a great dentist now who takes care of me and my teeth and understands that it's a big deal for mothers to get out and care for themselves. I like to call it my dental-spa. I get excited to go, and I feel relaxed when I'm there.

Since the beginning of the year, I've had seven dentist appointments to make up for the three years it's been since my last visit. I just had my last batch of fillings before my next cleaning in six months, and next week I will have my wisdom teeth removed. Last winter I had a chunk of one fall off, with subsequent chunks since, which is what prompted me to get back on the dental horse. It's pretty gross and embarrassing to have pieces of you falling off as a result of neglect. Kinda hard to ignore that blinking red sign that maybe it might be time to do a little personal maintenance.

I swear I cried every other minute my first visit with Dr. Findlen. It was the first time I had left Molly (#1) and the first time in a long time that I put my children aside to take care of myself. Everyone in that office recognized what a big deal it was, too (#2). From the receptionist to the hygienist to the doctor. No one scolded me for not flossing (#3). More than once, someone said, "Don't worry, we'll take care of you." (#4, 5, 6) They actually asked me how I felt about my teeth. Huh? That started some huge waterworks (#7) because since I've had fillings, I've been embarrassed about my mouth. My wonderful, white, straight teeth embarrassed me because they were full of black fillings. Even on the wisdom tooth that was restored, Dr. Findlen uses white. After he has filled a tooth, I can't tell which one he did. That's some good dentistry, right there.

Not only have I started taking care of my teeth again, but my children have their first cleanings!! I'm so excited. I think it's HUGE to choose my children's dentist. Things like that will have an immense impact on how they view the care of their teeth for the rest of their lives. I am thrilled to have such a friendly office care for my babies.

Top off a wonderful dentist day with some Freecycle goodies and a new consignment shop skirt for me and shirt for Molly-cakes (see pictures), and my morning was complete. It's my husband's birthday, the sun is making it's way out from behind the clouds, and my family is napping. I just don't think it could be a nicer day.