So Proud Of Myself

This little girl proved just how brave she truly is yesterday.  After a quick trip to the dentist last week it was confirmed that the tooth that was bothering her had broke.  So, Dr. Johnson proceeded to explain to her how he would give her a shot, file the tooth, fill it and then smooth it down.  We scheduled the appointment for a week out.... and she talked about it for seven straight days.  She told everyone she knew that she was going to get a needle in her mouth. 

As we drove to the office I started to talk to her about what was going to happen again, the mother hen in me just wanted to make sure that she knew exactly what was going to happen.  She quickly started crying and asked me to please stop talking about it, so I did.  My stomach started to turn as I figured it was going to be an ugly experience that would ruin her chances of ever liking going to the dentist. 

Boy was I wrong!  We got the office, got her in the chair and twenty short minutes later we were out the door. No tears, no threats, no bribing, no fits, no nothing... just one brave little girl who laid in the chair and never once complained.  The needle went in, nothing. The drill started, nothing. They put on the band to form the new tooth, nothing. The file started, nothing. The light turned on, nothing. They polished it, nothing. That was it.  She made it easy... I was so proud of her... and as we walked out the door she said " I am so proud of myself." You should be Peyton Jo, for not only being awesome at the dentist but for being the most amazing little girl I know. Love you! 

 

We did have to go to Target afterwards to celebrate with a set a window markers and stencils so she could go home and decorate the windows!

Day 19-22

I missed completing my thankful to Thanksgiving posts... so here goes the last few!

Day 19- Gym
There is nothing like a sweaty, tiring, hard workout to keep your stress levels low.  Not only have am I thankful that I have the ability to workout and teach classes but also for all the people I have met along this journey!

Day 20- Fall Break
Having a week away from work to enjoy family is awesome!  It was a week filled with down time and lots of relaxing and enjoying each others company.


Day 21&22- Family & Friends
I wouold never be where I am today without all of the people surrounding me.  It doesn't matter if you are my husband, sister, mother, cousin, friend, co-worker, workout partner, daughter, son, student, aunt, uncle, in-law, or whoever, I am thankful for the influence you have had on my life.  Past, present and future I am thankful for all of you.

Day 18

Best husband and dad around.
Thankful tonight for a husband who came home earlier than expected to surprise us. The light in the kids eyes when he walked in the door was priceless. We are lucky to have such a great man leading our family.

Day 14-17

My job, music, Starbucks, emotions.

I feel so blessed to have a job that I love to go to everyday. Although there are days that my students drive me crazy I wouldn't change it for the world! I am thankful for all the students I have had a chance to work with and truly enjoy seeing what their future holds for them after they leave me.

Mo5aic is an acapella group that makes all of their band sounds through their voices. They are truly a talented group of young men. I had the opportunity to take Tanner and Kamdan to their concert. The boys were in awe and left with a renewed appreciation for music!

What would I have done today without a cup of coffee to get me through the log afternoon! Nothin quite like it!

I am thankful tonight for emotions running high in Tanner after his game, reminds me how passionate he is about his sports!

Day 13

Furry Friends.
I never really, truly believed that we would ever have a do. Just less than a year ago that changed when Cole and I decided to add a member to our family. Today I am so thankful for Bailey and everything she has brought to or family. Not sure how we went so long without our furry friend!

Day 9-12

Day 9, 10, 11, 12
Basketball, Cousins, Broncos, In Laws
Four days have passed without posting my thankfuls, so here they are.

Thankful for basketball, a sport that Tanner is so passionate about.  I love the fact that Cole and I both share that passion with him.  He has learned so much about winning, losing, being a teammate and pushing yourself to the limit through this sport.

Thankful my kids have cousins.  Although they may not spend a ton of time together there is such a special bond between all of them.

Thankful for the Broncos.  Who knew that one sport, one game, a few hours could always bring together a group of people for fun, food and fellowship.

Thankful for inlaws.  Family created through marriage that I would be lost without. 

Day 8

Big Hearts!
Incredibly blessed to have a little man whose heart is so big. He loves unconditionally and cares so much about people.