High Maintenance Mom

When I first became pregnant I wondered about logistics non stop. I think that was because I was an event planner and that is what I did best. Now I realize, looking back, that those logistics have helped me and my 2 year old daughter tackle some otherwise difficult events like tooth brushing. From the day she was born, A always came in the bathroom with me when I was showering and getting ready for my day. She saw me do all of the little things that need to be done particularly brushing my teeth. So when it became time for A's teeth to be brushed (I wasn't one of the Mom's who brushed their gums before teeth...maybe next time), she understood why my hand was in her mouth and wanted to try it herself.

I started with the rubber finger brusher and still have success with that when she is extra fussy and I know I need to get some of that plaque off (just be careful because she has bitten down on my finger). Then, I moved to a small baby tooth brush with the non fluoride tooth paste and that worked most times. I also tried the electric tooth brush which she likes. I let her choose each night which tooth brush she wants and let her brush until she hands it back to me and then I do a little game of "does this tickle" with it so I can get those unreached teeth. I think because she sees me brush my teeth, she wants to do it too. The same thing happened when her hair got too long to just let air dry after her bath and Daddy started rubbing it dry with a towel. She didn't like that until I showed her that I too need to dry my hair...then it was OK. I have already seen it taking shape with the potty. Kids love to imitate and as much as we would all like a quiet shower, having A in there with me has paid off.