BRACES ARE COMPLETE

Kooza had a big day this week. He has been asking for months, “When am I getting my bottom braces put on?” Well, Tuesday was the day. It was a big day in two ways actually. Now that Scout is driving to school, this was the first time the boys went to the orthodontist by themselves. Big day for them--high anxiety day for Mom. When they weren’t home by the time expected, I gave a quick call. That’s when Scout shared the news about the bottom braces. I was SO upset I wasn’t there for hand holding (which isn’t needed—or wanted). I didn’t get to see the non-smiling face come out of the office. I was disappointed. I had missed another ‘first’ in my sweetie’s life. That’s what I always hated about working full-time. Only this time it wasn’t because I was at work...