Look Ma, No Cavities!
Porter and Alice both had dentist appointments this afternoon. For Porter, this was his third trip to see the dentist. For Alice it was her very first time. Alice’s time there was brief. She sat on my lap and the dentist counted her teeth. She has all but two. including one that’s just starting to come in. They tried to give Porter a teeth cleaning, but try as they might, he just wouldn’t go for the spinning toothbrush. When the put it on his finger to show how innocuous it was, he reacted rather vigorously. After a long session of negotiating, they managed to clean the top front three or four teeth before it was clear he wasn’t going to sit still for more than that. Oh, well. Overall, he did very well and best of all, when the dentist examined him he found no cavities!
Alice watches with great interest as Porter sits in the dentist’s chair.
Perhaps because of the recent nights wearing the 3-D glasses, but he wore the sunglasses without any serious complaint, which is unusual.
Having his teeth brushed the old-fashioned way: with a toothbrush.
The dentist looks at Porter’s teeth.
Then checks for cavities.
After the ordeal. Porter’s reward for no cavities and doing such a great job at the dentist: The Sodor Airport.
Three in 3-D
Last night, Porter again wanted to watch the Shrek 3-D short film and this time Sarah was on hand to join us. Alice watched along with the rest of us, but she wasn’t quite ready for 3-D yet. Porter again managed to sit through the whole thing wearing the special glasses.
Sarah’s parents have discovered at least two toy stores going out of business so lately it’s been like Christmas in January. And since they still have their Christmas tree up, the allusion seems more apt.
Alice and Porter spent yesterday afternoon at their grandparents. They figured on a relaxing day inside but when Alice saw the puddles in the front yard, wild horses couldn’t have kept her away.
Our good friend Nikki her baby last night, three weeks early. Gianna Lyn was born at 1:36 a.m. January 31. She was 5 lbs. 12 oz. and 19 inches. Mother and daughter are both doing fine and should be coming home tomorrow. Congratulations to Nikki and Corey.
