Good dentist trip, sick Cora

 When I called to schedule Violet's first dentist appointment, I figured the dentist would examine her teeth, we'd cheer, and that would be about it.

After all, at Cora's first appointment, she barely opened her mouth. (Her second appointment six months later went much, much better.)

But Wednesday morning, Violet was excited to see the dentist herself, after watching Cora's appointment a month ago.

She sat still for two x-rays...

 ...and was an absolute angel during the examination...

 ...cleaning, flossing and fluoride treatment.

I was amazed, and we received equally amazed compliments from the dentist and all his staff members. She didn't flinch, didn't utter a peep; just sat still with her mouth open, obeying every request. Wow!

She then was excited and happy to pick out a new Ariel toothbrush, stickers and "treasure chest" goodies.


The girls christened a new chalk board in the waiting area - Cora was with us because she's been sick this week.

 Though I wasn't looking forward to Spring Break ending, I wasn't expecting Cora to have another week off from school!

She went Monday morning, but the school nurse called me around 10 with Cora in the office with a 101.5 degree fever. Tuesday she still had a low-grade fever, with a sore throat and cough.

On Wednesday, we went to the pediatrician, but a strep test came back negative so it seems to be just another virus. By Wednesday afternoon, Cora's fever was up to 103, so at this point I don't know if she'll make it to school the rest of the week. According to school policy, she must be fever-free for 24 hours to go back to school.

Mrs. Hawthorne sent some of her class worksheets home with Johnny, so when she's feeling OK, she's working on them at home. It seems like Cora has been sick more in the past four months than in her previous five years.