Mom and Dad came to see me and to baby me through this whole dental process. They came up Monday night, and I was so happy to see them! I know this wasnt a pleasure cruise for them. Theyd driven for over eight hours through Nowheresville with their two cats (!) in tow. I know they were tired, and I know they were frustrated. And I just love them so much .I cant even explain. I know theres no way in the world I will ever be able to truly express that to them.
So Monday night we went to dinner and talked and laughed and then went back to my place and it was about time to go to bed. So I popped a valium and curled up under a blankie on the couch and waited for the wonderdrug to take effect. And waited. And waited. And waited. Uh
Now you know, Monday was St. Patricks Day, and there was green beer flowing everywhere. And I live in a neighborhood with several nighttime venues, including an Irish pub and several partying neighbors. Needless to say, there was revelry, car honking, and radiator clanging all night long.
Not a good time to discover that 10mg of Valium just doesnt do it for my anxiety. So I was awake for most of the night.
Next morning, I popped another one and soon we were off to the dentist.
But not before my dad went out to get the car ready and came back with an envelope in his hand, saying, You must have a well-wisher. Someone left this taped to your mailbox.
It was a card. A sweet, funny card from Mr. Unmentionable telling me that hed be thinking of me
You know how much those little things pull at my heartstrings. You just know. What a cool, thoughtful gesture. Is it enough to win me over? Nah. But it sure won him some major points, I tell ya.
Well, the experience wasnt so terrible. Even though the V just wasnt quite enough, he pumped up the nitrous oxide when I asked him to! What a great doc! And heres the crazy part. The dentist is very attractive. Very. VERY. And I dont know if it was the nitro, the way he talked to me, or just the way he handled my whole situation .or the combination .but I was practically in love with him by the time I stumbled out of that chair!
And the great part is ..I get to see him in another two weeks for MORE oral excitement!! Whee!
Its really good that Im not afraid of this guy. He makes me feel okay. Hes amazingly patient with me since Ive turned into the crying baby chicklet as of late (did I mention that I broke down in tears when I first went to see him?). I trust him. Hes not bad to look at. Not at all. And he smells nice too!
Oh yeah, and one more thing: he plays great music in his office .AND .hums along in the most soooothing voice. Aah. Nothing like a little crush on the old dentist, eh? Love him!
And when it was over and I was checking my schedule to make more appointments, I looked at my phone and noticed that my counterpart here at work had called and left a message of encouragement.
Another sweet gesture.
She truly is a dear person. Im embarrassed that I doubted her intentions at one time.
But what was really cool was that the rest of yesterday was so much fun!
I was starving when I left the dentists office. So mom and dad took me out and spoiled me like the baby that I am. Chocolate shake=a little slice of heaven after the dental torture that I withstood. Gah! When did I turn back into a three-year-old??
And after a little nappy-nap, Im sure I could have gotten up and gone back to the office .but the day was just too beautiful, and my parents were in town so what the heck? We all played hookie together! We took a nice, long walk, talked, ate some more, went to the movies, and ate even more! One would think that I wouldnt want to eat after all that trauma but guess again!
I am truly the biggest baby on the face of the earth.
And now its back to reality. Im back at work. Theres so much to do. Our country is going to war with or without much backing. Life goes on and yet people will die. But Im so thankful for what I havethe love of my family and the support of my friends. Im embarrassed that Im such a baby and such small, inconsequential things mean so much to me. Im embarrassed that Im so selfish. But thats all I can control. I fight small battles, and I win baby victories, and I need to remember to love those around me and never forget the gestures, large and small. I have so much to be thankful for and so many sweet gifts to return.
Dont ever let me forget that.
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