Going to the dentist

Today we had to go to the dentist for you for the second time this week.  Why?  Because when we went a few days ago, you got a bit too nervous and wouldn't relax enough for them to get your teeth scraped clean like they should be.  You did manage to get the x-rays done (for the first time ever), but I think the scraping part took you by surprise.  They said your brushing hasn't been very good, so now mommy has to do it for you and we have to make sure we are doing it twice a day (we've only been doing it at night, and some nights have been skipped due to late bedtime).  We practiced how to get yourself to relax and be calm, even when the scraping gets a little uncomfortable; I think the practice/coaching worked--you did much better today :D 
We've also been working on eating more fruit and better variety for you, among other things.  You are still a great help around the house when we ask and recently, as part of our homeschooling, you have started learning typing--and you love it.