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Hello, Braceface

Remember when you were 11 and people made fun of your braces? Remember how you were afraid to go to gym class because a ball or a stray elbow might hit you in the face, permanently attaching your lips to the metal brackets? Well I guess that one round of braces just wasn't enough for me. I am one week away from braces, round two. There are a few differences between this time and last time. Last time I was definitely not the same age as my orthodontist- this time I am still not. He's 6 months older - HA! Last time the braces came off while my teeth were still crooked, because apparently straightening my teeth wasn't part of the deal. This time the braces will stay on until my teeth are perfect! Last time I went to my appointments with my best friend and our moms. This time I am dragging along my 2 kids and yelling, "Dylan don't torture your sister!" all though the appointment. Ken's diplomatic response to my crazy desire to finally fix my teeth: "You'll look very youthful." Thanks, honey! Also, thanks for paying for them!

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Zach and Sarah said…
HAHAHA! I've soooooooo been there. Enjoy . . . and know I can sympathize with you. (It is true, though; people will always wonder if you are old enough to have 2 kids when you have braces on.)
August 23, 2007 at 1:25 PM
Stefani Boam said…
Yeah!!! I am so happy for you. I know you have wanted this for a long time and I can't wait to see the results!! How long will it take and do they have to break your jaw like they said before?
August 23, 2007 at 8:14 PM
Unknown said…
Ouch - break your jaw...WHAT?????
You are a brave woman taking 2 kids to the ortho! I don't even dare take mine to the grocery store!
August 23, 2007 at 8:29 PM
myrna said…
Guess we'll find out just how crazy that German Ortho was, won't we? I never was comfortable with what he was doing, but with our life divided between two worlds, I don't know if we had any other choice. Let us know how it goes. You could always drop the kids off here, on your way to your appointments! ha!
August 25, 2007 at 8:08 AM
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