Dentist, Conferences and Doctor, Oh My!

We started off our morning yesterday with a trip to the dentist for Leah and Max.  In the past, both have flipped out over the whole process, but today they were awesome!  Both Leah and Max were the perfect patients!  First both brushed their teeth, by themselves, and spit!  Those who know these two know that is a huge accomplishment!  Leah was up first for her cleaning...she sat perfectly while Miss Julie counted, polished and flossed her teeth.  Max was next and was just as good!  Both were reward with new toothbrushes, stickers, pencils, 'prizes' and their favorite - a balloon animal!  Leah chose a purple butterfly and Max a blue lion.  After taking Max back to Suzy's house (our sitter for the boys), Leah and I had a breakfast date.

Sporting her crazy hair...look at those sparkling teeth!

Early afternoon I had an appointment with both of Leah's teachers.  Ms. K works with Leah in the morning and Ms. J works with Leah in the afternoon (with some help from Mr. A).  We really like all of Leah's teachers!  Leah is doing really well in school.  She is testing in the above average and accelerated categories, although both of her teachers say that Leah has a tendency to 'space out.'  I laughed and told them both about soccer (remember Leah sitting in the dirt as the ball goes right by her?).  Both teachers said Leah is doing well with her writing and drawing and mentioned her love of puzzles and games.  Both of her teachers suggested that we start on some sight words and to just keep doing what we are doing!

In the afternoon, Max had his 30-month check-up with Dr. D (not Doogie, but another pediatrician that we love - we are fortunate to have two awesome docs for the kids!).  Max weighed in at 29 pounds and was 34 inches - which was a cause of some concern because in May he was 34.5 inches!  But Dr. D is positive that one or both of the readings were off.  Max is doing quite well too!  She says that active is good and his language is starting to develop more and more - all typical for boys.  She also had some ideas concerning Max's night terrors - all a sign that his brain is active during sleep and busy developing.  She suggested that we still meet with Dr. B at Children's.  Children's actually called today to schedule - finally.  We will head downtown in about 3 weeks.