Life with Braces

The boys survived their first day with braces! They came home excited, but a tad bit sore and STARVING! Their friends and teachers loved their new styling braces! Their mouths are both sore...probably from that extender they had to wear for so long while getting the braces placed...it didn't hurt (they said), but it didn't look so fun! They are bound to be sore after an hour in that! But, as you can see, they are all smiles...aren't those some cool braces? I'm going to admire them daily and be sure to get our moneys worth! LOL They were in search of soft foods...ice cream, pudding, soup, ramen noodles and cheese toast (lightly toasted). Since they are only 20 months apart in age and only 1 year apart in school, it seem like having twins. I thought we would have at least a year in between braces, but apparently that plan didn't work so well. Thankfully when college starts we'll get 1 year in between...the baby years are nothing compared to the teen years!! But, it's all GREAT and we are so thankful for our kids and the new things they teach us every day! I'm glad they like their braces and I can't wait to see their smiles when they get them off. SMILE!!!!