In Which We Do That Dentist Thing Again

So, here we are again, back for our 6-month checkup at the dentist. Why I have it scheduled right after Halloween is beyond me, but hey, saves us from any real embarrassment, right? ("They ate how much candy? Oh yes, we can tell.")

There was a bit of a difference this time around because Audrey has now lost one tooth, two more wiggly ones, and has two new ones coming coming up in their place. Thanks to her tiny mouth and no space between her teeth, we are going to see some changes in the future, most likely involving pulling a few extra teeth out. Just don't tell her that. We don't need any extra tears around here.

Audrey was nervous, but she did so good. When they asked her if she wanted to play a game or watch a movie, she started out by playing a game (there's my little future gamer!) but when it proved to be beyond her level, she switched over to a movie.

Nathan, on the other hand, surprised me with his level of calmness. He chatted it up with the hygienist, told them which movie he wanted, picked out his new toothbrush all by himself, and waited patiently... for about 5 minutes. Then when he learned the dentist was going to come over and count his teeth, that was the end for him.

"No! I'll count them myself!"

A little more persuasion and some body holding finally got us through it all. After he was done, I held him on my lap and wheeled over to Audrey's chair and held her hand while she got her teeth counted.

At the end, they got what they wanted: the merry-go-round.

I love this dentist office.