H, you might have a cavity developing.

So the dentist, a few weeks ago, told us to start you on mouthwash twice per day.

You have been a champ doing it.

Until this morning.

You just spit it out, all over the floor, twice.

And then you just refused it.

We even threatened and took all TV time away from you for the day.

You still refused.

I was still trying to explain it all on the way to school, and the conversation went like this.

“It is our job to take care of you. And the doctor told us we needed to give you mouthwash to keep you healthy. And you refused to take your mouthwash. You made me sad by not doing what the Dr. said to do.””I’m sorry I didn’t do my mouthwash.”

“I don’t want you to be sorry and not do it. I just want you to do your mouthwash when we get home.”

“I will, Daddy.”

“Sweetheart, we have to take care of you.”

“Ok.”

Even in moments like this, I see you daily growing into a beautiful woman.

I love you.

-Dad