Most Pleasantly Surprised

This was the third time I had re-scheduled Liam's very first dentist visit.  I had wanted Keith to do this 'dreaded' task because it's always been his department in the past.  I just find that the kids behave better in public for him that me.  It's a Dad thing!  When I found that once again due to work commitments Keith would not be available to take Liam to the dentist today I was so very tempted to re-book a fourth time.  Then I gave my self a mental smack and just took him myself.  I mean, really, how horrific could it be?

I sat in the waiting room with him and was very nervous.  A new feeling for me as generally I am as calm as cucumber as far as dentists are concerned.  I had no idea how Liam would react to having his teeth checked.  He's just entirely unpredictable as toddlers are.

He just plunked himself up in the chair as comfy as could be and did everything that was asked of him.  I had never taken my wee tots to the dentist before (again, always a Keith task) so I assumed it would sort of a 'get to know you' visit.  Oh no...she did a full cleaning!  Liam was amazing.  The hygenist said that he must have watched his older brother's cleanings but no, he had never been. 

 After his cleaning we waited for the dentist to do the exam.  I walked up to Liam to give him a high five for being so good but he silently but very sternly pointed me back to my chair in the corner.  Okay then.

Dr. Lo examined his teeth and used his cavity detector to happily announce he is cavity-free.  His bite is a bit off from having a soother but I was happy to tell him that soother days are gone now.  Hopefully his teeth will come down nicely now that he's tossed it.

Phew....what could have been a most nerve-wracking and embarrassing 20 minutes was a breeze.  Liam, YOU ROCK!