K mamas, you had your first dentist appointment today!

You and H had appointments to go to the dentist a week or two ago, but we canceled them because everyone was sick.

The dentist office said they would not be able to get you in again for a few months, but they called a few days ago and said that they had an opening.

H went first and did absolutely fantastic for the first time.

Not a tear was shed.

K, when it was finally your turn, you cried and cried like we were trying to give you away.

Thankfully the dentist was fast.

In no time flat, you were finished and had a sticky sucker in your left hand, headed to the car.

H and mom even brought you a yellow balloon they got during checkout.

My little biscuit.

I love you.

-Dad

K, you got Nursemaid elbow this last Friday.

Or, said more correctly:

H gave you Nursemaid’s elbow this last Friday!

I got home from work at 5:15.

By 5:30, K you were screaming in pain and we thought you had a broken arm.

It started with you girls being crazy.

You were running and screaming and playing – because even kids can feel when it’s Friday.

Mom and I stepped out of the bedroom for a minute and then all we heard was screaming.

After a lot of coaxing, I learned from H that she was on the bed, holding you by the hands, trying to pull you up from the floor.

I think at one point, I was the only person in the house not crying.

We whisked everyone to the ER and were – thankfully – talking to a doctor in less than 15 minutes.

K, while you screamed in protest, the doctor popped your elbow right back into place.

By the time she explained it all to us, you were already moving your arm better.

I thought mom was gonna try to kiss that doctor.

I love you.

-Dad