Noah’s dentist. Noah had his first dentist appointment today and it was pretty easy. Noah was excited about getting his teeth counted–he was sure he had 11 teeth (that’s as high as he can count).  He was shocked to know he had 16.  Very exciting times.  Dr. Dan said his teeth look good, but that it is time for the pacifier to go.  His teeth are are beginning to get misshaped and I was more than happy to have the doc tell me this as I have needed that little extra shove to really stick to my guns about the pacifier. 

They told me that they have a pacifier exchange program where the kids give it up and get to pick a cool big toy.  They make a huge deal out of it and take the kids picture with their toy and hang it on the bulletin board next to their pacifier.  Everyone cheers and gives high fives.  Noah was totally into it.  I hope the excitement isn’t short lived.   He asked about his pacifier all morning…

“Mommy, where Woah Binky?”

“Where is it Noah?”

“Woah Binky at Dentist, Mommy.  Woah big boy.”

He wanted one when we got home, but I asked him where it was and he told me at the dentist and then he showed me his toy that he got in exchange.  When it was naptime Noah spent some time looking for a pacifier in all his usual hiding places but couldn’t find one and I had to remind him that we gave it to the dentist and that he was a big boy and big boys didn’t need pacifiers.  He is napping.  I am surprised and impressed.  I am hoping it lasts.  My little man is growing up.