Chris took Meredith to the dentist for the first time about 6 months ago. It wasn't one of those Disney Land dentists, but it is a very laid back and friendly office, and the techs are all kid crazy. And besides all of that is the fact that Meredith, generally speaking, does what she's told to do and isn't scared of much. She'll refuse to do the small things, and throw temper tantrums like any kid. But when we do big things, where we really need her cooperation, she invariably rises to the occasion and makes it happen, despite any discomfort. Not so with the dentist. She absolutely refused to have anything to do with any of it, despite numerous attempts at bribery. Chris took her to school late that morning, and she was a sniffling, weepy, wreck. She and Ms. Laurin actually spent part of the morning composing an apology to Chris, to try to work through it.
Today she acted as though the dentist is a weekly activity. "Mom, that was no problem at all. I must have been 3 last time we tried to go to the dentist, because that was just not a problem."
Actually, Mer, you were 4. "Nah. I was 3. I'm sure."
4 comments:
Ya gotta love 'er!
Good for you Meredith!! So interesting to see all the bits that the dentist uses too, don't you think?
Love, Aunty Daryl xo
I would love to carry a little mini Mer around with me all the time. I just love her
And she loves you, Lyndi. And has watched The Bee Movie 97 times already. And considering that the last week has not been so easy, I've been glad she had something new to watch. THanks :).
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