The Happy Gas

Last week I took the kids to the dentist.  H is a pro, does great, sits there and lets them do their thing.  The last two times I have brought Maya, she had to sit on my lap.  I was a little nervous about this visit with her too, she HATES us having to brush her teeth and insists on doing it herself. 
Well, she hopped on that chair like she's been doing it for years.  The dentist got her work done, the teeth were cleaned and checked.  Then, the moment of truth, the words I figured were coming, "She has two cavities.  One that needs filling as soon as possible, the other is small, but we will get them at the same time."  Crap.  Not something I was looking forward to with a 3 year old. 
Two days ago we got them filled.  I couldn't believe this girl.  She walked in like she owned the place, plopped herself on the chair and opened her mouth (before it needed to be.)  Her dentist asked her what she was for Halloween, was she a princess?  Maya said no, Batgirl.  From then on, she needed to be called Batgirl.  Dr. Cotton said, "Okay princess, we are going to put a mask on you."  Maya said, "I'm Batgirl."  Okay, Batgirl got a nose mask on that she took deep breaths from. The dentist said, "You're doing good pretty girl, keep taking those deep breaths."  Maya said, "I'm not pretty girl, I'm Batgirl."  Dr. Cotton didn't slip up as much after that.
Then, the gas kicked in and the work began.  I sat in the hall looking through the glass doors watching.  Batgirl opened her mouth with ease, didn't utter a shrill for pain, didn't fight off the mask, let all the hoses and tools in to do their things.
Halfway through, Batgirl got chatty.  Here are a few things I heard her say:
I like your glasses.  They have pretty pink sparkle.  (As she reaches up and touches them.)
I have Twinkle Toes.
My Mommy painted my fingernails black.  I was Batgirl, so they were black.

There was other chatting going on, but out of my earshot.  I am just so thankful she did so good.  Dr. Cotton said not many 3 year olds sit that still and some have to come back to finish.  Batgirl's whole procedure lasted 20 minutes and she was in no pain at any point.  She was a little loopy and walked a little drunkenly for a few minutes, but all in all it was a pleasent experience getting two cavities filled.
She lets us brush her teeth now.  With only a little fight.