Teeth

Cdc has been working on learning to use big-boy toothpaste, and therefore practicing spitting into the sink. When he does so, instead of spitting he leans over the sink and says "too-tah." cracks me up every time!

Cpc had to get two fillings at the dentist a couple weeks ago, and one more thi week. He was very brave but very nervous that morning. Last time he chewed his lip so bad that he gave himself a fever. So we were certainly grateful when he made it through the day with his whole mouth intact. We're also grateful for great genes that mean when we go to the dentist he says "I wish I had teeth like yours!" Cpc is lucky to have inherited my genes when it comes to teeth - and I really hope it stays that way when he gets his big teeth. Here's to a no-braces future!

Totally unrelated to teeth - we've been better about getting out on family walks lately. It has been so nice to enjoy the fresh air together. In fact now that it's cooling off a bit (and we don't have the waterpark and Bear Lake drawing us, or a quite-so-itty-bitty baby), we're going to try for some family hikes. Anyway, last night on our walk Cdc started walking in front of us and saying "come on...follow me!" even though there really was only one way to go. Love that kid!

Also entirely unrelated: I am so pressed with Cpc's imagination as of late. This kid hardly requires any toys these days, and certainly doesn't need any dress-ups to act his part. He's perfectly content to work with what he has (sticks, rocks, other toys) or just pretend he has what he needs. I am frankly grateful that we are in a financial situation that helps me to not give in to thinking we need to buy him things at the toy store in order to have quality play/learning happening! I adore watching him out the kitchen window while making dinner. He recently got into being a fireman - and he can put out fires, save people from floods and holes in the road, etc - all with just his tricycle as a firetruck to get there!