Dental Drama!

So today I take Olivia to the Dentist (same office where I used to work) and I knew that it would be difficult since she had two cavities that needed to be filled, but I was completely unprepared for the high drama! First of all, I did not even tell her we were going until we were actually driving there (smart move on my part). She seemed OK with it, and I could tell she was trying to be brave. We got through the shot (phew over), then Dr. Jeff left the room for a second, and the anxiety started. I spent the next few minutes explaining in much detail to a distrustful five year old how each instrument worked and why it was going in her mouth. I mean this kid won't even eat pizza, and now I expect her to lay back, open wide, and let strange dental instruments, one after another, drill in her mouth? I should have known better! Anyway, Olivia basically curled up into a ball in the dental chair and sobbed while three adults and Sydney tried to beg, plead and bribe her to finish. The worst part was that she was half way done and there was no turning back. Finally, it was over and we successfully filled ONE of her two cavities. Yes, that does mean that we will have to go through this again! The worst part? knowing what Dr. Jeff and Tara will do when Olivia comes back - roll their eyes and take a deep breath. At least that's what we did when I worked there! :) Thanks guys for being patient with my DRAMATIC five year old!