YES! Last night I got BRACES! (Bottom ones for now. Top ones will come later!)
I got serious about this decision about two weeks ago and like all medical-related things here, the process moved at SUPER SPEED. Consultation, X-Rays, impressions and getting "strapped up" all happened within one week! Of course, the luxury of having the orthodontist's mobile number and email address also allowed things to progress quickly! These are the things we'd TRULY MISS if we were to leave Kuwait today.
Anyways, I had a big "show and tell" in my department this morning. I thought I would want to crawl into a hole and die, but I found myself extra smiley and unable to contain my excitement. Then I taught two classes and the kids made not a single remark! Perhaps they didn't notice. Or perhaps they were being polite. Either way, I have two more classes this afternoon and I'm curious to see what will unfold.
Tomorrow is "teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers" day. If nothing has been said by then, I will HAVE TO MENTION IT to stress my dedication to spirit events. Ha! Doesn't everyone get braces in grade 6?!
I will end this post with the following conversation, had by Phillip and I on the drive to school this morning:
Phil: Are you ready to show off your braces and face all the mean kids?
Lindsay: I think so!
Phil: Isn't it funny that I will be having the exact same conversation 12 years from now....
He's so right! I did consider waiting and making it a bonding experience with Nory, but she may luck out with a perfect grin and also......I am pretty excited to be Faith Hill's TWINNEE!!!!!!
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