Elementary Xmas Program

There have been several cases of whooping cough going around school.  Earlier in the week Allyson was getting feverish and complaining of a stomach ache.  As of yesterday, Dane has had a fever and they both missed 2 days of school.  Being that the weather has been so damn cold out and the kids are sick they did not sing for their Christmas concert.

Allyson was looking forward to singing in front of the gym.  Dane, not so much.  Last year Dane got a Santa hat from his Grandpa and he wore it in the concert.  He was the only one wearing a hat.  He stood in the center of the stage and did awesome.  He learned the moves of the music they sang and liked being involved. I wish he could have been in the local paper.  It seems like they always put some brat who's parents are involved in the city or have money always get the spotlight.  That's horseshit!

The kids had dentist appointments the other day.  We have been having mixed thoughts about the local dentist and took them to another one 30 miles away.  Needless to say, the last time Allyson had her teeth cleaned the dentist said she had 3 cavities.  This new dentist said she didn't have any.  WTH?

The last dentist supposedly gave Dane 4 sealants.  According to this dentist, he only had 2.  WTF!  Dane also has some kind of skin growing between his top front teeth.  This dentist who has a orthodontist on hand and they specialize in children.  They say that skin should be okay to leave and that it shouldn't affect his mouth any.  The other dentist said he should have it removed.  Gosh dammit, it's like choosing a mechanic who is trustworthy.  Seems like everyone is out to cash in your insurance and drain the pocketbook.

Christmas is going to be pretty skimpy this year.  I've been working overtime trying to catch up on these bills.  Everything is so outrageous in price and it seems like ends never meet.  I just had to stick 300 bucks in my truck on a stupid wheel bearing.  The labor was 50 and the part was 245.  What a crock.