Days with the Dorans

I took the day off so I could be the one to take Joey to his ortho appointment. We were told it'd be the day he got his braces off but Joe didn't really believe them. They had told them that before. I already had a little speech put together in my head if he came out with those braces still on his teeth but thankfully I didn't need it! The receptionist actually said, "Big day today!" and I looked and Joe and said, "See?" He said, "I'll believe it when I see it." He really didn't think they were coming off. I was working on addressing Christmas cards and I felt like I was getting through quite a bit which was a good sign! When he came out and I said, "Smile!" and THEY WERE GONE!! He had a bag of chewy candy in his hand and a retainer in his mouth. I had always wanted one of those... I remember pulling apart a paper-clip to see what it would look like. I don't think Joe is as excited as I would have been but he w...

Last week, Joey got his braces.  I was excited to get him from school and take him to his appointment.  Joey wasn't scared about getting braces (if he was, he didn't show it) and was looking forward to getting out of school a little early.  There was a bit of excitement when I picked him up (he'll remember the story and so will I) with another student and some police and Joe was pretty funny.  When he left his room to come to the office, he was asked by his principal to not watch what was going on and go back to his room (I don't think the principal knew he was being picked up).  Joey said, "But I knew you were here mom and my braces were important so I just closed my eyes and didn't look.  I counted to ten and they were gone so I knew I could come to the office.  Sorry I am a few minutes late." Thankfully we made it to the appointment on time.  The office is heaven to a kid.  There are video games, soft-serve ice cream machines and a...