Does anyone else feel crazy?: Bippo the Hippo

Well, I finally got up the nerve to take the kids to the dentist this year. I'm horrible, but I never wanted to take Abby to anyone that might scare her or make her dread the dentist like some people do. I searched for a pediatric dentist while we were in Del Rio, but the closest was in San Antonio which was a 200 mile drive and I just couldn't imagine driving that far and still having a pleasant experience with a child in a dental chair.

After we moved, I found www.bippothehippo.com and to my delight Dr. Brasher was only 35 miles from us! So, new dental insurance card in hand, I took her. Matthew took the day off and stayed with Ethan because I wasn't sure what to expect from her. To my surprise, she did amazing, and was HAPPY to be there! Her hygenist's name was Carrie, and she showed her everything before she started, brused her teeth (they don't use the electric polisher thing on the kids), flossed, then she asked Abby if she could take pictures....and Abby said YES! She did an entire set of x-rays, which they said some 6 year olds won't do, and never flinched.

The worst part for her was when Bippo the Hippo came out to take a picture with her. She did take the picture, but she was clutching my hand while she stood on one side of the water fountain and Bippo stood on the other side. They printed us pictures, and even made her a button with one. If I ever get my scanner back, I'll post it, because it's hilarious.

Anyway, yesterday was Ethan's turn, and, well......look for yourself!

Needless to say, he did GREAT! Completely cooperative! You'd never know that I literally have to HOLD HIM DOWN to brush his teeth most days. When his daddy asked him what his favorite part was, it wasn't the stickers or balloon, or goody bag he got....it was the motorcycle he is holding in the pictures. They have a toy room and they got to play before and after his checkup, but he didn't get to bring that motorcycle home. I did promise him something if he was good, and Abby too if she behaved while he was there. They were angels. So, I asked them if they wanted a toy (a small one) or if they wanted to go to the movies....they agreed (gasp) that they wanted to see Monsters vs. Aliens. So we did.