Yesterday was a trip! I was at work when my sister calls to ask me where the fire extinguisher was... she had put the pizza in the oven on a plastic cutting board instead of a silicone baking sheet. Hilarity ensued.
My visit with the neuropsychiatrist went well. I have 2 new prescriptions as well as upping my dosage on another. I am optimistic that we will find something that works to allow me to relieve the tension I carry around and prevents me from sleeping at night.
So, while with their aunt Stefanie, Jacob lost his FIRST TOOTH while eating a McDonald's hamburger! A very BIG DEAL.
He has known for a few days that it would be coming out, and had made numerous statements that the Tooth Fairy would bring him anywhere from $40-$60 bucks. Yeah, that's Jacob.. with his super-high expectations. We kept telling him how the Tooth Fairy doesn't give that much, but I'm sure he discounted us altogether.
So, when I put $2 in his pillowcase I wasn't being extravagant, nor was I giving a few quarters, which i imagine would be a fair payment for a tooth.
He wakes up this morning and complains that the Tooth Fairy did NOT take his tooth. I told him they wanted us to keep it, because it was important, but to check his pillowcase.
He exclaimed, " I only got $2!"
Sigh.
He was super upset, so guess what.. he had to give his Dad the money and he ended up with ... $0. It upsets me because this is the child who lights up over finding a penny in the house, or getting a quarter for the gumball machine. Suddenly an ingrate. ;-[
That's tough. I hope that he comes back around soon. Know that I am praying for you and your stress, as well as for your whole family. I know that it isn't easy adopting kids with the issues yours have had, but know that you are making a difference in their lives for eternity and God will get you through all of this. You are an inspiration to me.
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