Dear Zachary,
Today, you had your annual check-ups at both the eye doctor and the dentist. Because Dad didn't know quite how long it would take to get there, we were 20 minutes early. Despite that you had nothing to do, you played quietly the whole time with your Batman toy....the only thing we had with us. You waited patiently while I completed paperwork.
When we got to the first doctor, you read the letters on the chart without any problems. When the nurse got to the part of the exam when they blow air into your eyes, I was almost sure you'd freak out. Instead, you did better than dad does with that! You even let them dilate your eyes and didn't conplain at all. Both the doctor and his assistant said how well-behaved you were and that you did better than even some of the older kids they see.
Then, it was time for the dentist. They took x-Rays of your teeth without any problems- even though the whole time another little boy probably at least your age or maybe older was clearly pretty scared in the next room over! Then, when it was time to clean your teeth, you sat still like you had done it a million times before. Finally, when the dentist's assistant wanted to floss your teeth, you said, "Let me try" and took the flosser right out of her hand and insisted on flossing your own teeth. And, you did a great job for your first try.
While waiting for the dentist, you and I talked about the prize you got from the eye doctor and played quietly while we waited our turn. There were several kids that were very scared, and you just waited patiently without one ounce of fear or hesitation. When the dentist finally got to us, you didn't like her blowing air on your teeth, but you let her do it anyway. She seemed busy and wasn't very patient with you, so that probably didn't help.
After we were done, the dentist's assistant said that you were one of the very best kids your age that they had seen in a long time, and that her job would be easy if everyone was as well-behaved as you.
So, you're only four, and you're not afraid of the dentist or the eye doctor. It is another reason why you're my hero. It's easy to be your dad. I love you.
Love,
Dad
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