After a lifetime of completely healthy teeth, I mean really, no cavities, nothing...I developed a crack in a molar almost two years ago. Which required a crown.
Until then, trips to the dentist were actually fun. I could not understand why people had dentist-dread. I mean really. I went in, got cleaned, chatted up my hygenist. Got complemented on my "excellent oral hygeine," went home with a new toothbrush. What are these dramatists complaining about, anyway?!
Then, about a month after my crown went on (which was not too bad of an experience), it fell off! What? I was told it would last 20-25 years! So I switched dentists, had a new one put on. That one fell off too! Yesterday's crown was my fourth. The tooth now is extremely sensitive, even with the crown on. ( I am contemplating a root canal just to be done with all sensation in the tooth.) And to top it all off, apparently I have an "abberant" nerve and it is very difficult to numb me up. Like, five shots difficult. So much epi that my heart begins to feel like it's going to beat out of my chest.
I no longer like going to the dentist. I think it is this reason that I've developed my dental shopping habit. I guess spending money helps me deal with the stress of being there. Now every time I go, while my new crown is in the oven, I shop.
So yesterday, when I walked into my procedure room and saw this:
...my hand gripped my laptop and VISA card. I signed onto Williams Sonoma, and I felt instantly better.
So these are the damages:
The Handblown Nest Bell Jar. I think this will look so nice on our new dining room table. It comes with the pretty butterfly/nest/egg arrangement which I'm certain will captivate the children. And I also know the arrangement will not last forever, but it will be fun finding or making a replacement in a couple of years. I ordered the jar and arrangement closest to the front and plan on displaying it all Spring.
Next up:
The Calzone Maker. Oh, this will be a hit. Homemade pizza dough, a variety of cheese and vegetable fillings, my pizza stone and VOILA! Dinner in a pocket. Dinner that will please even the picky gourmet vegetarian in my house.
Then I happened upon this little beauty:
The Babea Babycook Baby Food Maker. Man, I wish I had had this. I ordered this for Allison. It steams and processes any meat, fruit or vegetable to desired consistencey. Hailing from France (leave it to the French to make sure even their babies eat right!) it is one of the coolest devices I've seen. I mean really, who isn't grossed out by jarred baby food? And after I ordered it, the saleswoman informed me it was $50 off that day. Woot!
So then I started thinking about another sister, really sister-in-law, but what's the difference? I know she'd like a little treat, too. So I ordered her this tasty trio for her:
I think she'll love this Zoku Quick Pop Maker! You freeze the device. Then use the flexible measuring cups to fill the slots with all sorts or fruity, creamy and chocolatey concoctions that are described in the coobook shown above. Insert the popsicle handles. Pop it back in the freezer. And then soon you can indulge in healthy, or not-so-healthy treats. The whole set up looked so enticing to me that I ordered the three items for Meg....and also for me.
So...I got home, walked in the door, and what did Andrew say? Not "how was it?" or "did it hurt?" or "how about a hug?" Nope, he just said, "how much did you spend?"
I think he's sort of hoping I go the root-canal direction, too.
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