Dentist, Glasses, and Healthy Habits with the Carter Family | Taking Care of Ourselves | Little Fox

Oliver was getting glasses. I don't want to wear glasses, said Oliver. Glasses will help you to see, said Mom. I can see fine now, Oliver grumbled. Mom and Oliver drove to the store. Oliver put on his new glasses. I look terrible, said Oliver. You look handsome, said Mom. And now you will see much better. That night, the ice cream truck came. Mom gave Harry a bunch of coins. The kids ran after the ice cream truck. Wait, yelled Oliver. We want ice cream, yelled Harry. Oliver, Harry and Emmy raced down the street. Suddenly, Harry tripped. All the money flew into the air. Coins bounced all over the sidewalk. The kids picked up the coins. But two coins were still missing. Oh, no, said Emmy. We don't have enough money. Now we can't get ice cream, said Harry. Just then, Oliver spotted something. It was two shiny quarters. We can get ice cream, said Oliver. Good job, Oliver, said Emmy. You found the missing coins. Hmm, said Harry. I love ice cream, said Emmy. Me, too, said Oliver. I'm so glad that I got new glasses. The kids had to go to the dentist. But Oliver wouldn't get in the car. I don't want to go, yelled Oliver. It's just a check-up, said Mom. The dentist won't hurt you, said Harry. I don't like the dentist, yelled Oliver. She'll just clean your teeth, said Dad. Her chair goes up and down, said Emmy. Oliver still wouldn't move. Emmy frowned. They were going to be late. I know what to do, said Emmy. She ran inside to get something, she said. Your teddy bear likes the dentist. Why don't you take him with you? Oh, said Oliver. Okay, let's go. Oliver had the first appointment. Your teeth are so beautiful, said Harry. Your teeth look great, Oliver, said Dr. Cool. Thanks for the new toothbrush, said Oliver. Next, it was Harry's turn. Your teeth look great, too, Harry, said Dr. Cool. Now it's my turn, said Emmy. Your teeth look great. Hmm, I see a little cavity, said Dr. Cool. A cavity? said Emmy. Yes, said Dr. Cool. You'll have to come back for a filling. I want to go to the dentist, yelled Emmy. Oliver ran to get something for Emmy. It was his teddy bear. It was time for school. But Harry didn't feel well. Today is a sick day, Mom said. Harry moaned. I hate sick days. And today is the class party. Sorry, Harry, Mom said. You're staying home. Aunt Judy stayed home with Harry. I hate sick days, Harry said. Tell me about the class party, Aunt Judy said. There will be games, Harry said. His head hurt too much to play games. There will be juice, he said. His throat hurt when he drank juice. The class will eat cupcakes, he said. Harry did not want to eat anything. The class will watch a movie, he said. Harry was too tired to watch a movie. Soon Harry fell asleep. Aunt Judy went downstairs. When Harry woke up, he felt better. But school was over now. I missed everything, thought Harry. Emmy and Oliver came home. Then Mom and Dad came home. Aunt Judy said, It's time for our party. What? Harry said. Aunt Judy brought out juice and cupcakes. She brought out games and a movie. This party is for Harry, Aunt Judy said. Because he feels well again. I love sick days, Harry said. Maybe I'll stay home again tomorrow. It was time for Rover's checkup. But Rover didn't want to go to the vet. Come on, Rover, Mom said. Emmy pushed and Harry pulled. But the dog refused to go into the vet's office. I know how you feel, Oliver said to Rover. I don't like to go to the doctor either. Oliver looked at Mom. Maybe Rover needs a treat, he said. Soon Rover was sitting in the waiting area. He paced and panted. I know how you feel, Oliver said to the dog. Waiting for the doctor makes me nervous, too. Oliver looked at Mom. Maybe Rover needs a treat, he said. Rover and his family went into the examining room. It was a tight fit. First, the vet weighed Rover. Next, she looked at his eyes, ears and mouth. That's what my doctor does, too, Oliver said to Rover. The vet listened to Rover's heart and lungs. You have a healthy dog, she said. Now it's time for his shots. Shots! I hate shots! Oliver cried. Oliver dashed under the examining table. Rover quickly joined him. The others looked at each other. Maybe Rover needs a treat, Harry said. Maybe Oliver does, too, Emmy said. Oliver laughed.