My Teeth are so Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

Turning 3 meant that it was time to take X to the dentist for his first checkup. I really wanted this to go well and for him to have a good experience. So we prepared! We had 4 books (with lots of pictures) about going to the dentist and read them over and over for about a week. X was really excited and knew exactly what to expect. He kept telling me he was going to "sit in the magic chair and count my teeth".

And let me tell you (to my surprise) the kid was a rockstar! My often hesitant child walked in there like he owned the joint, hopped in the chair, put his sunglasses on and complied with everything the dentist and hygenist asked him to do.

It was AMAZING. I was so proud of him and so thankful that he didn't freak out. At the end he got a new race car toothbrush, some toothpaste, and he picked out a toy from the treasure chest.

Great job buddy -- you made your mama proud!