Braces!

After about 8 months of wearing a retainer, O went in for her braces on Wednesday. She was so excited when the process started. but after a couple months of wearing the retainer, the enthusiasm wore off. I told her that the braces are actually easier to wear, at least I thought so when I had them.

She went back with the orthodontist, spent about an hour back there, and came back looking like this - she looks beautiful with them!!

It looks like we've got 18 months to two years wearing them, says the orthodontist. Hopefully if all goes well she'll have them off by the time she hits high school. She's adapted well in these first few days, chopping things up real small, not chewing any gum or candy. As usual, she's doing a good job with the task assigned.

It's kind of strange to look at her and see them, but I guess after two years of wearing them it will be strange to see her without them. It will be interesting to see the smile when they do come off though!

Another step forward in life, woo hoo!!