February 18 - Cavities Filled

Brave little Hazey had a dentist appointment today.  He had to get two cavities filled.  We've been discussing what would happen since his appointment on February 4.  He hasn't been super thrilled.  Except we added 11 Hot Wheels car prizes to the mix this week and he's been much less nervous.

Last night Daddy gave Haze a blessing.  He blessed him that he would be brave and comfortable and that all would go well at the dentist. 

He was still nervous today, but we got in the car and he buckled himself in and then told me, "My cars are sitting in their own spot."

All was well when we got there.  We had fun with their Valentines swag!

And then Haze's name was called.  They put the nose medicine on him and he freaked.  He wasn't a fan.  Cried and screamed and got all stiff and was not happy.  It made me kind of nervous that we were gonna have to leave without getting his teeth fixed. 

BUT, we love our dentist (Andlie's Primary teacher and our neighbor) and he was so sweet with Haze.  He came in & told Hazey, "Thank you for letting me fix your teeth."  He rubbed his little head and his chest and spoke so softly and calmly to him.  Once the gas was on for about five minutes and the magic dentist helped, he was okay.  (Notice his two "brave bracelets" are on: Captain America & Iron Man ones.)

Hazey got two cavities filled and sealants put on all eight of his molars.  And he was a champ!  After about 15 minutes on the gas, he started giggling and singing and stroking my arm with his little hand.  Made me giggle.

When it was all over, he just kinda laid there in a happy stupor.

He was so happy to get FOUR tokens to get prizes!  And then we went to the car & opened his Hot Wheels!  He was one happy (giggly) camper!  Thankful that he ended up having a great experience at the dentist!

Tonight, Andlie drew Haze and Nora on her whiteboard.  She's quite the little artist!

Meanwhile, Haze and Nora played "Star Wars" with their blankies.  I have no idea how Haze thought to call it that because we are not a Star Wars family, but he did and it was cute and he looked just exactly like a Jedi.