Pearly Whites

Today was Dizzy's first visit to the dentist.

Yes, I am that Mama. I brought the camera.

As part of his recent developmental burst, my previously cautious and sound sensitive child listened calmly while this stranger told him all about these new scary noisy tools.

And let her put them in his mouth.

She won him over by saying that the buzzing brusher sounded like a racecar. I didn't hear that, but he bought it.
He got nice and comfy for the flossing portion of the evening.

And he took home some sweet swag.
Amos cowered. Adorably.

I am amazed by Dizzy's new found confidence, bravery, awareness and interpretation.

His post-dentist visit observation:

"It was not Hermie."

Big Day!

This Mama is super proud. Eli's having quite a day.

For starters, he found a clip board and decided today was the day to write his name himself. Over and over and over again.

I burst.


Skills.

Then to show himself up, he chose and put on his own clothes, including socks and shoes.

And for a finale he requested to do his big floor puzzle that we have attempted and lost interest in about a hundred times before.

Finished it!

I am super proud and excited. We are entering a new phase of fun and exploration and independence. And it is a wonder to behold.