I strongly dislike people who think they know what you need more than you do.

Today Sam's school was cancelled because of the snow and Baby Kit's music class was delayed by an hour.  This actually worked out well because my back doctor decided that I needed an MRI.  It was scheduled for today at 1 o'clock.  Due to the bad weather, I did not want Ben to drive the pimp-mobile to work because it has rear wheel drive and handles like complete crap in the bad weather.  So with the change of schedule today, it allowed me to drop him off at work, take the kids for a quick meal at the diner, go to music class, get Ben from work to go to the MRI with me to stay with the kiddos and to go home and hand off the car to Ben.  He was scheduled late tonight and this meant that I didn't have to drag them out of bed to get him.

Ben got dropped off with ease and the kiddos and I had a great time at the diner.  They both were very good and they were cracking all the old people up.  This particular diner is very good, but also very inexpensive and is always filled with TONS of old people.  We then made it to music class on time as well.

It seems that all the moms chat in the beginning of class.  Well the music teacher, Miss Opinionated, heard me say that I was having an MRI.  She asked why.  I explained that I have a bulging disk and they want to get a good look at it.  She immediately starts telling me that I should see a chiropractor.  She sees a chiropractor and NEVER has trouble with her back. 

First I try explaining that I have seen a chiropractor before, which I had when I was pregnant with Sam.  My back was sore and I was having muscle spasms.  The chiropractor was great.  But this is a different type of pain.  I need a doctor.

No, no, no - insists Miss Opinionated.  A chiropractor can fix anything.  All I need is an adjustment.  I further explained that I am comfortable with the decisions I have made concerning my back.  She goes on to say that I should give the chiropractor a chance and she knows a great one.

"No thanks, " I smiled and walked away.

WTF?????  Do I look stupid or something?  Am I not capable of knowing what I need?  I supposed this irked me as much as it did because we had a similar conversation when I had the nerve to listen to my pediatrician and put Baby Kit on antibiotics when he had a double ear infection.  How could I?  Antibiotics are SOOOO bad.  I should have just tried natural remedies and I should use vitamin supplement for him.  *Roll eyes*

What is funny, is that I am pretty earthy crunchy.  I do not believe in over medication.  Our family doctor is a DO not a MD.  I breastfeed, I believe in attachment parenting, I listen to my kids and work around their needs instead of opposing my schedules onto them.  I read about everything concerning my kids.  I question everything and I am involved in their medical care.  Ben and I are proactive in our own medical care.  So having Miss Opinionated condescend to me for not being earthy crunchy enough is kind of funny.

I think arrogance annoys me more than stupidity.  At least stupid people are not full of pretense!
Other news...

The MRI went fine and I did not freak out.  I was VERY nervous about being closed in.  Although I did forget to take out my belly ring.  Oooops!

And today Sam discovered the top bunk bed.  I convinced her not to sleep up there tonight.  We will see how long that lasts.

Oh and today Sam noticed my pad when we were in the public restroom - Af is here- and announces MOMMA YOU HAVE A DIAPER LIKE BABY KIT!  Immediately followed by a few chuckles on the other side of the stall.