While Spring Break is mostly about having fun and relaxing, it's also a great opportunity to get things checked off the "to-do" list that seems to always be multiplying. On Wednesday, you both had your second dentist appointment. After our first, horrific, attempt, I was pretty nervous about how things would go this time around. We read The Vaughn's blog about their dentist visit, watched a show about going to the dentist, and even played pretend dentist where we each took a turn examining teeth. On our way there, Brody and Kate sent us the sweetest video message telling us that the dentist was fun and that seemed to get your hyped up!
When the hygienist called your names, you both walked to the exam rooms with a bounce in your steps! Without prompting, you, Colt, climbed right into the chair. She started the exam and you went right along with it like it was old hat!
Meanwhile, I went with you, Jax, for your xrays. They explained things to you in the most reassuring language and you were receptive this time. Everyone was so proud of how well you did and you got the first of many prizes for your efforts. After leaving the xray room, I rounded the corner just in time to see you strutting towards me, Colt. A posse of female staff members was behind you and they were all smiles. They said your cleaning was already finished and that you were "a charmer". We flip-flopped as one went to xrays and the other was off to the squishy seat for a cleaning. Again, you each went with the flow seamlessly!
I just sort of stood in the middle of the office in awe. I could not believe that the same boys that screamed as I held them down just a few months ago were now assisting the hygienists with their work! Y'all amaze me!
The dentist says that you both have all 20 teeth and that your 6-year molars are about to break through, Jackson! We had a short talk about your overbite, Colt, and about the fact that you're also likely to have braces in the future. The most exciting news came when the dentist showed me two loose teeth on you, Jax! She said it could be a few months before they fall out but I got teary just thinking about it!
You each signed your name on the no cavities bulletin board before we left and then you proudly walked out with your assortment of stickers, toys, and trinkets.
Fingers crossed that things go this well in October!
I'm so glad it was a successful trip!
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