playing in the waiting room while daddy got his teeth cleaned
Harper's turn
X-ray pictures
cleaning with flouride by Hygentist
counting and scraping with the Dentist
I am so proud of Harper for doing an amazing job at the dentist. I had to explain to the hygentist (who was amazed at how well she did for her age) that my role at work consists of preparing children for potentially traumatic events in the hospital setting. By giving them developmentally appropriate explanations, I aim to help minimize the stress of the potentially "stressful event" and empower them with knowledge they can understand. I use this approach with Harper when it comes to the doctor and the dentist. We read about it before hand, she is aware of the events that will take place, and we often times role play with the doctor kit. Going to the doctor and dentist is not scary for her at all and she even looks forward to the event. She loves getting a sticker and the small tokens they give away as prizes at the end of the visit. She picked out this tiny plastic junky ring that broke the minute they got home. Teaf told me tonight that it was sad to see her face when it broke. This crappy little ring was a treasure to her. He looks at me and says "I promised her we would replace it." I am thinking to myself, really? we are going to buy ANOTHER crappy ring that will break. I turn to him and say "did you tell her that she can pick out another prize the next time we go to the dentist." His response: "no, i figured we could get her a candy ring or something." Me- "ok, honey;)"
Bringing tree into house and getting it situated on stand...
Admiring the beautiful tree and lights..
Teaching Liv not to touch the tree and ordaments. She just laughs and yells "no" in our face with snot and milk dripping from her face....
Hanging ornaments...
The finale:) A happy family and a beautiful tree.
This is the second year we have headed out to the tree farm with Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Frank. They have been going to this particular tree farm for years and we have since joined them when we moved back to Nebraska. It's a fun outing and the girls have a blast. Putting up a real tree in our house reminds me of when I was growing up. We always went as a family to pick out our tree and decorated it as a family. We are continuing those traditions with our little ones, and I LOVE it! I really have to give huge props and credit to Lateaf for having all the x-mas spirit. He put up most of our decorations around the house and I assisted him in putting the outside lights up. He is very motivated when re-arranging and decorating for holidays. I tend to get overwhelmed with the idea of all the tubs we have to drag out, putting away current decor to make room, and all the time that goes into it. I must say , as I type, I am very happy to see the lights twinkle and have that warm feel of the holidays. Thank you hubby and the g-rent in-laws. It's beginning to look a like like Christmas 'round these parts. 
has such an amazing spirit about. She is inquisitive, determined, sweet, funny, and a lover. She LOVES books and will tell you to "read it" a zillion times a day. She LOVES her big sister and will tackle her, kiss her, and mimick what she is doing. She LOVES to climb the stairs to her bedroom or any stairs for that matter. She LOVES to smile for the camera and say "cheese." She LOVES milk and will drink it anytime it is offered. She LOVES to sing the abc's and other nursery rhyme songs. She LOVES her binky and would have it in her mouth all the time if allowed. She LOVES to dance and be spun around by her sister. She LOVES to brush her teeth and will say it "brush teeth." She LOVES to be in my arms. This momma LOVES her to pieces and I am grateful for this beautiful soul. 
playing in the waiting room while daddy got his teeth cleaned
Harper's turn
X-ray pictures
cleaning with flouride by Hygentist
counting and scraping with the Dentist
