Dentist & Date Night...

This past Friday was another Flex day for me, which I had the pleasure to start off by going to the dentist with Iz (but the rest of the day was fab: massage/chiropractor, lunch with friends, holiday shopping, crafting and a NAP!) Izzy had her very first dentist appointment, for which we had been prepping her for at home for weeks. "Gotta brush your teeth really well to impress the dentist!" or "Your tummy doesn't hurt, we just need to go to the dentist, not the doctor." You know, those sorts of conversations. So we got to the office and Izzy was PUMPED up. Told the other moms in the waiting room this will be the only time she is excited about going to the dentist (unless she's like me...I love me the dentist...it's like a massage for my mouth!). We get called back and are directed into the dentist's office for an initial consult with the technician (hygiene habits, health history, et al). Then we're told we would give the "chair" a chance. Izzy was initially hesitant until Sue offered her some pink sunnies and Iz noticed Dora was on in front of her.

Iz went for a "ride" in the chair and Sue was very kid-friendly by explaining what she was doing and what all the tools were for.
Counted the teeth. OK, fine. But when the automatic cleaner started buzzing Iz lost it. No amount of "fairy dust" on her teeth made her comfortable with that noise so near her. Iz was screaming and crying. Let's just say we had to go back to the consultation room and finish cleaning Izzy's teeth on our laps. Phew. That was over. Until...the dentist had to come in to check out Izzy's teeth. We were told that Izzy not only had a cross-bite but also crowding in her front teeth. Read: she's an early candidate for braces (age 8-9). Awesome. Mike and I both had braces. Mine were on at 9 and off at 13. So I knew this was coming. Anyway, we have to come back in another 6 months to continue to get Izzy acclimated and comfortable with the setting. I told Mike he's going with her next time. It was exhausting!
Saturday morning we had gymnastics and then I went to a cookie exchange (we have enough cookies to feed 10 families right now, so if you're in the area...). Then Mike and I had date night for the first time in a long time (we go out...but most times we are with other couples). We went to a Butler game and then out for our favorite: Sakura sushi!!!
This is what it looks like when you ask your 3 year old to take your picture.

Self portrait

Hinkle Fieldhouse

Go Bulldogs!

The Dawgs were up by 30 points come halftime, so Mike wanted to head out. I begged to stay to watch the halftime show (cheerleaders and dancers). Let's just say I was anything but impressed with both. Guess I'm used to watching the IU squads that are nationally ranked and pure entertainment. We'll be back for more games this season, as Mikey went in on season tix with some buddies (there's no need to go to all 24 home games!).

While Mike was filling out the sushi menu I noticed his wrist...

He had on one of Izzy's bracelets that read "I heart basketball." I suppose it was appropriate, but not on purpose. Mike says he goes to work all the time with silly ban.ds on without knowing it. Hilarious!

But this was the best...a Miller Lite and an Ichib.an. Yummmm.

And here's a cute pic of the Bug. She's a mocking bird these days, repeating EVERY word we say. We stayed in our jammers all day today, as we got dumped on with snow. Izzy and I worked on some crafts this afternoon but I'm sad to say I can't post pictures of them (yet) because they are gifts!