I think today I deserve some type of mommy medal of honor.  I took both Jaylyn and Jaxon to the dentist today.  And the trip was……………drum roll please………………… a huge success!!!

Jaylyn has been to the dentist before and usually does pretty well.  Today she had her teeth cleaned, flossed, and counted.  Her favorite things are the Mr. Thirsty (straw) and the water gun.  She had the best time and just talked to the hygienist like an adult.  It was priceless to hear their conversation. 

Then it was time for Jaxon.  He was there for what they call a “Happy Visit.”  Our goal was to keep him happy.  He sat in the chair in my lap and played with the light.  He wanted it on and off and then on again.  He held Mr. Thirsty and refused to put it in his mouth.  He waved it around like a wand.  He poked me in the nose with it.  He put it in Jaylyn’s mouth.  He talked to it.  He put it in his palm and let it suction his fingers.  Then………….finally, he put it in his mouth.  The water gun was a huge hit.  He used it like a personal water fountain.  The whole suctioning out the water thing just didn’t make any sense to him.  He took a long drink, swallowed, and then put in Mr. Thirsty.  Not very effective.  Then he had his teeth brushed with just a toothbrush.  He actually opened his mouth a couple times to let the hygienist brush his teeth.  Then she used the mirror to count his bottom teeth.  After that he was done. 

Then the kids got their own masks because those were just fascinating.  Jaylyn wore her non-latex gloves.  They got their toothbrushes.  They picked a toy.  And the hygienist gave them each a glove balloon.  They were happy campers.  Wow!  That was nearly painless! 

No cavities.  Clean teeth.  Happy kids.  And a dental office that is still intact.  Go back in March, we’ll see how that visit goes.