Bop-it!!

Jocelyn has learned the expensive way of fighting over a toy with brother, Ammon. It wasn't your typical Monday night with FHE, but Mom was finishing the dishes, Dad and Grandma and Grandpa Hanson were just visiting from Utah via Boise, ID and the kids were supposed to be getting ready for bed. Jocelyn and Ammon were "taking turns" with the toy game..Bop-it. This game takes on new meaning....Jocelyn and Ammon began pulling at the game and wanting to have their turn. After pulling back and forth Ammon decided to let go, and Bop-it! right into Jocelyn's mouth!! Her two bottom teeth, permenant, were broken nearly in half. We were able to salvage half of one tooth. Jocelyn was crying and I went up to check things out. Her mouth was bleeding and I was amazed the damage one toy could do. We had just canceled our dental insurance so I was not wanting to go to the dentist to pay for such an expensive procedure. I said to Adam that we should talk to his dad and wishing we were in Coeur d'Alene so we could go see him. We did get it arranged to send Jocelyn on the airplane the next morning--5:00 a.m. flight to Spokane. She had to change planes in Portland, but she was nicely accompanied by the flight personel of Alaska/Horizon Airlines. We were very nervous about sending her on an airplane by herself. She had never wanted to do it in the past. At least, Adam was able to go straight to the gate and see her board as well as Grandma Sally being on the opposite end to pick her up. She had a great time being with Grandma and Grandpa, lots of Aunts and Uncles, seeing old friends, and just getting some personal attention. I was glad to have her come back the next evening and see her pretty teeth fixed. Thanks again Grandpa (Dr.) Doug!!!