{pretty, funny, happy, real} Dentist Office

 I actually enjoy dentist office days, the kids have good teeth, and are pretty brave about drills, so I get the morning off from phonics, and get to read magazines or play with the other kids.  Dr Friedman’s Office used to be a real school house.  I like to try and figure out how it was used before it was office space.

The stone walls create a micro-climate, his flowers there bloom earlier than most other places in town.

In the waiting room, he has a print of the building from when it was still used as a school. 

He was my dentist in High School.  When I moved back to town ten years later, he didn’t remember me until he saw the inside of my mouth.  Now that’s funny!

K enjoyed the toys too much  to smile for the camera, but the old desk is in line with the theme.

K had me pack the connect four board.  M got in 4 games before it was his turn to get his teeth cleaned.

See the coal door behind our happy, friendly receptionist?  She has a phone manner that makes you want to brush your teeth, and (maybe) floss.

After each dentist visit, I drive home a wiggly way so I can admire my favorite pretty house

I especially love the sun carving over the porch.

I drove the kids to the park next.  This time I remembered to drive home too.  One day I walked home, looked out my kitchen window for my car that was still parked at the park, and thought it had been stolen!