Day 5

It has happened. Our first child has crossed-over.  Not only does he believe he knows more than we do...that happened a while ago, but now other adults are also smarter and apparently carry the correct vocal range that allows for their info to penetrate his ears and make their way into his brain.  To be specific, a dentist or dental/hygenist, or "tooth educated person" came to their school the other day.  While I was driving home he presented us with a tutorial on how to brush our teeth.

"You are supposed to brush in circles. Not side to side."

"Yup, that's a good idea," I replied.

"Also you need to brush the surfaces of your teeth and not just the front."

OH MY GAAAAWD. This is why they have cavities. They can't hear me. And they go to bed before we brush our teeth. He must think we are toothless cave people who have been scraping our teeth with sticks. This info should not be news to him?!?!?!?

 "Also swishing water around in your mouth can act like a toothbrush."

"After you've brushed?" I inquired, "Or with toothpaste too...like if you don't have a toothbrush?"

"Yea." "Or just water sometimes."

Chalk one up for me I am smarter than the "tooth educated person. "Just water is not brushing your teeth.  "I'd prefer you include some brushing or toothpaste should you find yourself without a toothbrush." (15-love)

"Yea," he said nodding, his ear canal slightly narrowing as my sound waves approached. "But if you didn't have toothpaste, you could just use water." (15 all)

"Well, let's make sure you at least have access to toothpaste, then." (30-15)

"Yea," he half-laughed, thinking about something else already I'm sure. Ear canals fully closed. Stupid Mommy.

There was a lull, and then.

"But, if you didn't have toothpaste or a toothbrush, you could just use water." (30 all)

"Worst, case scenario, I suppose that's better than nothing. However, I'm not sure what situation you may find yourself in where you would not have either." (40-30)

"Mom, the light's green." (deuce)

"It sounds like you are trying to find a way to not brush your teeth." (match point)

"What?" (deuce)

"Please use your toothpaste and toothbrush to practice what you've (shockingly) just learned." (match point)

"Un huh." (deuce)

And then a play from a quiet viewer in the stands, his 5yr old brother calls out (having studied planets lately),"UR ANUS!"

Car breaks into laugher. (match point)

"Mom, the light is green again." (match).