The kids had their regular dentist appointment on Friday. James is…not a fan of the dentist. Like, to the point where I usually have to bring another person with me and then I lay on top of him so the dentist can pry his mouth open. I loooove our dentist but I dread going because James is so stressful in the office. This past visit, Mike was working from home, so he had the privilege of going along with me…and wouldn’t you know it, James was totally perfect there. He hopped right into the chair, opened his mouth when told, and was completely unrecognizable to the staff. They all kept commenting about how he was sitting there like an angel. Hopefully this means he’ll always be chill at the dentist, and that this wasn’t a one-time performance for daddy’s benefit!
I sent this picture to my mom, who usually accompanies me on these appointments, and she asked if he was drugged.
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Shopping Queen
Annabel is doing that annoying thing where she grows and none of her clothes fit. My mom took her shopping to get some new staples and that girl was in her element. My mom said she had no problems voicing her opinions on what was “fashionable,” and came home with several cute things that only she could pull off. This girl is going to be expensive.
She also brought along her iPod so she could take pictures of her “Special time with Gramma.” Aw.
Egg Hunting
I am going full-on lazy this year and ordered pre-filled Easter eggs. I’m not even sorry. Some of them I’m donating to James’ preschool, but the rest are going to be used by our Easter Bunny. Don’t worry, the bunny will have a few eggs with candy that I will fill myself. I’m not a monster. Also, I can’t remember who told me this tip but it’s awesome – shredded paper in the Easter baskets instead of that awful plastic grass. It’s 1000 times easier to clean up!
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Happy Sunday, everyone!
Heather says:
My little guy is just a few months older than James and he’s extremely difficult about his mouth, like to the point where we used to have to hold him down for toothbrushing. He just had an appointment with a new dentist and she did something that worked really well. She had me sit sideways in the chair with him straddling my lap and then she laid him back with his head on her knees. It gave me better control of his hands while she had his head. It also made it so that she could show me what she was seeing as she looked at his mouth. Fingers crossed for you that James continues to do better at the dentist!
Rita A. says:
OMG the caption on James’ dentist picture just made me snot at work! Lmao!!
Becca says:
Sounds like “taking James to the dentist” has officially been moved over to Mike’s list!
Lainie says:
That was my daughter when she was 3. She had to be sedated for a full cleaning. But then one day (probably around 4), so was totally chill about it and has been since.
Jodi says:
As I watch my 5 year old playing with Fashion Plates I thought about this post. Has Annabelle ever played with them? I just remember having them as a girl so Santa brought Maggie some this year. It might be a little too boring for your fashionista but just throwing it out there.