4 teeth, pulled today

So, just before the holiday busy time, Jeremy and I noticed a few new teeth in Derick's mouth.  Most of them were expected, his 6 year molars.  However, we noticed one that was coming in just behind one of his lower front teeth.  The baby tooth was not wiggly at all, so off to the dentist we went today to have them look. 

Sure enough, after getting his first 180 degree x-ray, his adult teeth were on the move.  But there wasn't enough room for them with all those baby teeth still well rooted!  So, out came 4 of those sweet, little baby teeth.  Derick was so brave!  I think it was harder on me, than him.  He was given nitrous (laughing gas) and a local numbing agent.  Once all that was in effect, doc just pulled them right out with a twist of his wrist! 

After a dinner of soft foods (yogurt, banana, small pieces of brats-his fav) he was tired enough for bed.  We read our tooth fairy story and got some video of him putting his little box of teeth under his pillow.  I sure hope he wakes up a happy little boy.  I know he's looking forward to showing his teacher his missing teeth, tomorrow!