Dentist

Today we visited the dentist.  Although I really enjoy going to the dentist, I really do...it was the last item on my long list of things to do when we moved to NYC so we were a few months behind our normal 6 month appt.  Anyway, leading up to today we talked Mikey thru a typical dentist visit.  It was his first time going to the dentist.  We practiced by opening our mouth and looking at it with flashlights, and talking about what would happen.  Once at the dentist, we were the first of the day and had the place to ourselves, I went first, followed by Scott then Mikey.  Mikey watched with interest when Scott and I were getting our cleanings.

They also had an available cleaning room that allowed him to get acquainted with the chair before it was his turn.  When it was his turn, he sat and opened his mouth to allow the dental hygienist to count his 20 teeth, they also stuck the small mirror in his mouth and ended the exam by giving him a timer, a pencil with teeth all over it and also a tooth brush for him and Katie.  The dentist said it's okay that they didn't clean his teeth this first time...especially since we brush his teeth very good twice a day. The first trip was good, he didn't cry, and the dentist said he's the perfect age for a first time visit...right around 3.  Next time I think he'll actually be able to sit still long enough for them to clean.

Making sure Daddy is okay during his cleaning.

Playing on the chair.

Laying dow while watching Happy Feet.

Wiping Daddy's mouth. So sweet.