Last year, the boys had their first dentist appointment and it’ll suffice to say that I was not looking forward to the next visit. While I practiced with the boys to say, “open wide” and let’s count teeth, I didn’t trust them to do it for the doctor as they screamed and hollered the entire time the last time we were there.
I nervously approached the doctor’s office and got there with plenty of time to spare.
Get this - - the bo
ys each sat long enough to get their teeth cleaned with cookie dough toothpaste (blech) and they were angels. They were different animals on their first visit and they were so pleasant and congenial on this visit. Ahhhh…what a relief!
Anyway, the doc told me we had to work better on brushing Eban’s top teeth and the threat of cavities has him brushing so that was a great technique. Jack…well…the doctor explained that he had an “open bite” which means his top row of teeth do not go over his bottom teeth and instead rest on one another. This ailment is most likely caused by a pacifier or bottle use and can lead to long-term issues, etc. This scared me so we immediately removed the bottle and pacifier and it wasn’t as painful as I envisioned. He did fuss for the pacifier at night but not with the crazy head-strong attitude that he can muster up. Jack really surprised me with accepting this new way of life and he’s been pacifier and bottle free since August! It's now the end of September and I'm so happy to let you know that Jack's open bite corrected itself and he now possesses a standard bite/smile...thank goodness!
One weeken
d, the boys and I ended up at the opening of the City of Westminster Skate Park. We were there to watch kids skate as the boys are intrigued with skating and we stumbled upon the grand opening. What a blast to see skate performances and to obtain some little skate goodies. Eban already decorated his bike helmet with all the giveaway skater stickers and J
ack - - well, he took to two skateboard keychains. He liked them so much that he slept with them for several nights. Nice.
Funny Grandpa (that’s what the boys call my father) gave 
the boys water guns for Eban’s birthday and they love squirting things. The rule is that they aren’t allowed to squirt each other or the dogs and they adhere to that really well. I’m sure you can imagine why we had to instill this rule - - squirting each other’
s eyeballs got to be very hectic for me. The dogs enjoy the squirt guns as they get to be outside too and romp around. The dogs are the best of friends and it’s sweet to see how well they’ve taken to each other…Harriet has been with us for a year now and she certainly has acclimated to us and the boys. AND I love the pictures of Eban with his dog and they just kept acting like each other and it was so darn funny…see the below pics. 
Next up - - Pike’s Peak and Ryan's graduation!
Random Video of the Boys and Dogs
A City of Westminster official trying to get people to come to the podium or listen to the accolades for the new skate park unveiling on a HOT day - - I felt bad for her.
