Hygienist for a day, book review, preschool

February is National Dental Health Month. I got to be a hygienist for the day today and volunteered at Brandon's old preschool to talk to the kids about oral health. I loved it! I did it last year, too, and am friends with the director, so she asked me to come back. I taught three classes that lasted about 15 minutes each. The kids ranged in age from 3-5. Some of them were talkers--wanted to tell me all about their older sister who had a cavity or their spiderman toothbrush at home. Very cute. There were a couple that were so shy they wouldn't even tell me their names.
I get all decked out in my scrubs. This is the only time I wear them anymore. They're so comfy. Practicing hygienists are lucky that they get to wear them every day. I think I will also get to volunteer in Brandon's kindergarten class later this month.

So, while I was at Brandon's old preschool, Andrew was at a different preschool trying to get Whitney in there. I loved Brandon's preschool, but wanted to get Whitney into a two day program for next year and they only have a 3 day. This school I wanted to get into usually fills up every year, so they hold a lottery. I called yesterday and they told me that there were only 2 spots left in the 2 day program. I thought our chances were slim, but sent Andrew down there anyway. Out of all of the lottery participants, our name was the FIRST one drawn. Woo hoo. That's exciting to think of Whitney going to preschool in the fall. I think she'll do great. Fun for her. And maybe with my extra time I could finish my degree in 4 1/2 years instead of 5!

Just finished reading a book--The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. I've never seen the play. I did watch the movie once, but I think I was sleepy because I only vaguely remember it. Now that I've finished I want to rent it again. For me, it was a little confusing at the beginning. I couldn't keep the characters straight in my mind, so I wasn't quite sure what was going on. By the end, I really enjoyed it. It was pretty tense for a while!

Here I thought today was the last audition day for American Idol and I was SO ready to move on to Hollywood. No--they tricked us! They saved some of the best and worst for tonight. Andrew's thrilled. I'm bummed. I loved the guy who sang Amazing Grace last night. He sang terribly, of course the judges said no. He took it very well and then as he was leaving told them, "I'm going to talk some trash when I walk out, but that's just for the cameras." Cracked me up!
Also, it's the MUCH anticipated return of Lost tonight. I can't wait!!!

I finished all my coursework for my class. Yippee. I had to mail in a portfolio of my written assignments yesterday. I have to wait until they receive that at BYU and then I can request my final. I found a proctor here who won't charge me a fee, so that's awesome. Previously, I thought I was going to have to pay $10/hr to take them at a college testing center. I would end up being just like Brandon--taking my tests as fast as I could, so I wouldn't have to pay more. :)