Wow!

I'm a super big girl!

Today I went to the "teeth doctor". Mommy and I talked about this yesterday... that I would be going to the the teeth doctor - aka the dentist - that stephanie would be going with us, and that if i was a really good girl, I would get a special surprise afterwards.

We got to the dentist (which is in the city), and were pleased to see that it was housed in the same building (but different entrance) as the Philadelphia Board of Parole and Probation (or something like that). Great! Mommy did figure that if ne'er do wells were going there to check in, that they were less likely to accost us if they were on their way to meet with the parole officer. Don't worry Paka - we really did feel safe. It was just a little weird.

We got up to the dentists' office, and it was a wonderland of fantasticness. There were toys, things to climb, even a slide in the waiting room! The walls were painted like we were under the sea. I quickly made friends with 2 very cute little girls, and we had fun playing while we waited for our appointments.

Soon enough, it was my turn. Rose waited with Stephanie, and Mommy and I headed back. There was one big exam room with several dentist chairs in it (and more toys...).They had Mommy sit on the chair, and I sat on her lap facing her. Then I leaned back until my head was in the dentist's lap (a very nice lady). She got out her "teeth counter" and I opened wide while she "counted my teeth" (mommy note - they were checking for cavities with the sharp poking thing). I was a super good girl during the whole exam.

and drumroll please...

No Cavities! Yay!

That's all they did this time was "count" my teeth. Next time, they might give them a cleaning too....

I got a toothbrush, a special straw, AND a sticker. Sweet motherload!

When we were done there, we went to Target where I got to pick out a special treat - a baby of course - within Mommy's approved price range. :) Her name is baby Alexis.

THEN - to further the specialness of the day, we went to eat at Pei Wei - and I used chopsticks!!! (they had a little plastic connector helper thing, but I totally did it on my own).

I know I won't get a baby every time I go to the dentist :) but Mommy was super proud of me for being such a big girl - no crying, no whining, nothing!