Everyone has "stuff"

A couple of days ago I got in a slump and decided to have a small pity party for myself. Certain things weren't going the way I planned and some other things had crept up that added to the craziness of life. So, I was sitting around just being bummed about the "stuff" that had me in my funk.


After talking to my awesome Godparent's and a good friend, I pulled myself out of my slump and decided this...everyone has "stuff"! Some people have little stuff and others have big stuff - but, no matter what size the "stuff", God will take care of it all!


I may not have everything I want and I may not get to do everything I would like to do, but I have everything I need and I am blessed beyond measure! So, from now on I am remembering that someone out there has "stuff" worse than mine and I am praying for everyone's "stuff" no matter how small! Will you join me?

Let's go to the dentist...

Yesterday I took my little man to the dentist for the very first time. I was very nervous that he would not do well, but he definitely surprised me - he did great! They were able to clean his teeth and get x-rays with no fuss at all from him, which is absolutely amazing - and, I didn't even have to go back in the room with him! The only problem he had was after the tech put the vitamin rub on his teeth - the taste really got to him, so much that he eventually threw up because of it :/ But, I was so proud of him and the big boy he was during it all :)


I think the main reason he did so well is because of the awesome doctor and techs he had working with him. We went to Children's Dentistry of Knoxville, upon the recommendation from a friend, and their entire office is nothing but kid friendly. They have a great play area for waiting and once in the back for the dental work, they have tv's hanging from the ceiling - awesomeness! I don't remember having such great experiences at the dentist when I was little - ha!


Unfortunately, he will have to go back next week for a small filling and the doctor is watching a couple of his other teeth to make sure the very small cavities do not get any bigger. But, overall his teeth are in good shape and, with a little change in his brushing routine by adding some extra flouride, he should be good to go!


I definitely recommend you check out Children's Dentistry of Knoxville if you do not currently have a dentist. Dr. Britton was great as were all the techs and ladies in the office! They were very patient and caring - a go with the flow kind of place which is great when working with kids!

In the waiting room - it looks like a jungle!