Shiny New Teeth

It was an early morning for a few of the Mowry's.  We reported to the surgery center at 6:20 this morning to have Kinley's dental procedure done.  She was slightly annoyed that she could not have breakfast first.   This girl likes to eat very first thing. 

She was chatty and sweet at the surgery center and completely enthralled with the pager used to let us know when it was her turn.  

We snapped a quick selfie in the few minutes we were in the waiting room. 

Soon our nurse, Terri, was settling Kinley in with a movie and taking her vital signs. 

Kinley was cool as a cucumber and completely cooperative the entire time. Until it was time to take the sleepy medicine.   We were able to get about 1/2 of it into her which was enough to achieve the desired effect.   

Before long she was drowsy and funny and snuggled up watching her movie.  We knew the meds were working when instead of playfully wiping off her kisses like usual, she said, "I'm going to keep your kisses."  I think that was just what Earl and I needed to hear before they came to whisk her away to surgery.  Dr. Jay said she will experience no discomfort from the procedure so we are fully expecting to have a quiet but fairly normal afternoon.    A sweet friend is spoiling us by bringing dinner later and we are anxious to visit with Brigit tonight for what may be the last time for a few months.   

It's been so nice to have lots of people praying for us for the past few weeks.  We are ecstatic that Kinley stayed healthy and we were able to get her procedure all done before our summer fun hits. 

Kinley woke up wonderfully from anesthesia and we were thrilled to have my friend, Becky, as our nurse in the PACU.  I have know Becky since my early days on Children's 2 and it was wonderful to chat and catch up with her while Kinley took a little nap and ate a Popsicle.  

We were discharged from PACU after being there a little over an hour.  The only time Kinley made a peep was when they took the tape off of her IV.   We loaded our sleepy girl in the car and stopped for a slushy before heading home.  

I am glad that she didn't ask for something drastic like the puppy she's been wanting because I'm not sure I could have said no when I saw her little face.  

We arrived home to find a casserole that Tab had made for our dinner.   That means I can sit and snuggle my girl all afternoon and hopefully sneak in a little nap.   I know she slept all morning but I definitely have not slept well for a few days.