Wednesday, September 5, 2012

First Dentist and First Day of School

Gwen's first visit to the dentist was yesterday. She was nervous, so I was too (for her), though I made a big show of how fun and exciting the visit would be. And you know what?... it really was! Gwen had a GREAT time, loves her dentist, loves her new Dora toothbrush, carries around about 6 toothbrushes of all sizes to help brush the teeth of her dolls and stuffed animals, and is eager to show Mommy and Daddy that she can brush her own teeth before bed! I have to say, if anyone is looking for a pediatric dentist in the NW Columbus area, I highly recommend ours! He was really exceptional at making Gwen feel comfortable and happy throughout the entire exam and tooth cleaning.

Today was Gwen's first day of preschool. She was sooooo excited, probably more excited about her new Rapunzel panties than anything else, and is ecstatic about her 'big girl' Dora backpack that I picked up from a garage sale this summer for 50 cents. She was willing and eager to get dressed today, let me fix her hair, and didn't even complain when I made her go potty before we left the house even though she 'didn't have any pee pees' (yeah right).

the funny faces you get when you ask a toddler to 'smile'



She seems to like it so far, but I can tell she is also struggling with the classroom rules and structure (which is exactly why we wanted her in preschool). I observed when I dropped her off that she was having a hard time following the directions for activities the teacher had out (she wanted to play with the kitchen and the teacher had to redirect her 3 times). Apparently there was another similar incident on the playground when Gwen wanted to play with the big equipment and the teacher told her it was off limits. Well, I hope she continues to be happy to go to school, settles in to the classroom rules and routines, and learns some things about expectations, respect, and following directions. She's such a big girl!

10 comments:

  1. Oh, so grown up! And way to go on popularizing the dentist. Do you hire out as a consultant? I made need you one day! :)

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  2. Oh goodness! Look how grown up she is!

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  3. Wow! What a big girl! Glad that the dentist was a success. It can definitely be tricky for some kids. Gwen looks more than ready for some preschool and I'm sure she will get the hang of "how things work" in school soon. Hopefully in a positive way that makes her want to keep going despite the rules. :)

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  4. Oh my goodness she is so big! So happy for you!! Hope Gwen is enjoying it!

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  5. That's what Preschool is all about! At some point we all learn to conform to some extent, don't we? And bless that dentist!

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  6. That's what Preschool is all about! At some point we all learn to conform to some extent, don't we? And bless that dentist!

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  7. When it comes to kids, the concept of fun doesn't always involve the dentists and their tools. But obviously, it's a different case for your little Gwen. It's great that you found a good pediatric dentist, and that she now has a Dora toothbrush. Hehe. Those photos are adorable, by the way! :D

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  9. You did an awesome job of taking away her fear of the dentist! It's good that she had a nice impression of how it was being in a dental clinic, because there will be no problem of convincing her next time!


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