MY SHINING STAR!

If this was a play, it would be worthy of a standing ovation.

If this was a movie, it would surely deserve an academy award for best performance.

If this was a book, you can bet it would get the Noble prize in literature.

If this was a Broadway musical, you can count on it winning a Tony.

And, if this was a record, it would go triple platinum within days.

What am I describing?  Sam's behavior at her 5 year doctor's check-up and her dentist appointment to get 2 (of 4) cavities filled. 

In both situations (on back to back days, no less), she was an absolute dream.   The doctor and dentist who both know her well, couldn't believe what we were all experiencing.  All of our mouth's dropped open and hit the floor when we saw we weren't in store for a fight or needing to hold her down.  It was downright unbelievable.  And in each instance, she left the office with a smile on her face. 

Sam brought her own reinforcements to prepare for the shots given at her 5 year appt. 
The nurse got a good laugh when walking in the room and seeing Sam like this.

At the dentist getting 2 cavities filled.

Here's Sam chilling at the dentist. 
This is the appt. that diagnosed the cavities.

For those that know what Sam is like, her past appointments at the doctor's office have been legendary.  To the point, that I end the appointment asking about medicating her and when can we have a serious discussion about that.  Yes, its that bad.

This past year has been one of amazing growth for Sam.  It is so exciting to think we've turned a corner.  Yay!  It was about damn time.  :)