Photo: Best Buddies Kevin and Grant So I'm in the dentist office with the kids last month (on my birthday actually) and as I'm finishing up with their paperwork at the front desk, the receptionist tells me I'm due for an appointment and if I'm available, they can take me "right now". I explain that it's not a good idea since I have the kids with me. She explains that they're no problem and she'll keep an eye on them in the playroom. Well, an hour later I finish up and as I'm getting out of the chair the fire alarm goes off.
"Ha, if my kids weren't with Anne I'd say that was Grant pulling that alarm!" I joked with the hygienist. As I enter the reception area I don't see the kids in the play area and as I look at the receptionist, in runs Ashley from the hallway and yells...
"It's not a real alarm. Grant pulled it!"
Oh crap, but it's technically not my fault as I wasn't in charge (right???).
Anyhow, we quietly finish our paperwork and leave. Getting into the car I see all the people from the building coming outside and the stores "evacuating" their customers. Quick, quick, start the ignition, get the hell out of here.
You know what, it's my birthday, I'm going to the liquor store to get myself a few coolers, it's just across the street. I do just that and as I come out of the liquor store, I see that 3 fire engines have now arrived at the building and everyone is still standing outside. Oh man, I wonder what would happen if I just drank all of these coolers right now.
Well, another day in the life of parenting. Thank goodness that automatic fine of $800 for pulling a false alarm doesn't start until January 1. That could have been an expensive dental visit...though I'd have passed my bill to the receptionist.
