Life continues...

Even during the craziness of a move, life continues to go on around you. Laundry must be done, dishes must be washed, homework must be done, lunch money checks must be written, and orthodontist appointments must be kept.

Today, the second of my children got her braces put on. Mari Cate has wanted braces for SOOOO long!! She has anticipated this day for a year or so now. Now we will wait for the "new" to wear off! (haha) She is in what they call "Phase 1" of her braces. This phase is not for straightening of her teeth. It is for correcting her underbite. She has brackets on the 4 front teeth and bands around the two back molars. She will also have to wear head gear (ugh) at night to help pull the upper jaw forward. This phase should take about 12-15 months. Then she will wear a retainer to keep that in place until her baby teeth are all gone...then we will move on to Phase 2--the regular braces...and more money...BIG UGH.

So let me introduce my new daughter..................