Charlie Jo was a total pro and was more interested in watching Sesame Street on the TV in the exam room than worrying about what the hygienist was doing cleaning her teeth. (She is clutching a stuffed starfish outfitted with some false teeth for kids to practice brushing on.)
Peter fell in love with the stuffed monkey (who also sports dentures for brushing practice -- he has long been a favorite of my kids) and hugged him while he patiently waited and watched the TV. The hygienist was blown away at how good my kids were during my cleaning -- I guess it is handy sometimes that my kids turn into complete zombies when a TV is on anywhere nearby. I don't often get compliments on my children's behavior, so I savor it whenever I get one.
As we left, I made an appointment for Peter to get his first-ever cleaning when we all come back in six months. His final two-year-old molar is coming in, so he should be ready by then. Let's hope Charlotte's excellent example of cooperation at the last two appointments inspires Peter to do the same in October!
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