Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Random Orthodontics and then some

 I was feeling pretty decent about my latest wogging endeavor...until...By the time I got back from the grocery store Sunday morning I had deemed it too warm out to do much more of anything, so I set about considering some relaxation. That was right around when the husband left for a two hour bike ride. The kids washed the van, and I attempted to scrub some of the siding on the house clean. A little bit later in the afternoon, we decided to take a quick drive out to our family camp two miles away, and the husband was suddenly pulling out of the garage on his bike again. We hadn't been sitting around long at the lake when the husband offered to cut the lawn out there. Seriously? Can a girl get some lazy time without having to feel all guilty about it!? Then I had to worry that he was losing his mind as we watched him set out mowing wearing his bike helmet. I quickly realized that he was protecting his head from sunburn (not wayward blades of grass) in the absence of a hat, but please. I asked my son to take a quick picture, but he just informed me that he didn't get around to it (phew, someone lazier than me). Oh, and then he rode his bike back home.

In addition to finding wood you can afford, there was this offering...
You can buy it, but don't you dare try to test it for comfort first.
How do I know our orthodontist is cool? This is prominently displayed in his waiting room.
Aren't busy waiting rooms where you display things you don't want anyone to touch? And now that you had a special sign made telling me not to touch, I want to sit on it!
We were told that we are entitled to free toothbrushes for my daughter whenever we need them, since the braces wear them out quickly. Hmmm, $4700 for the orthodontic work, so I figure over 1,000 free toothbrushes should make me feel better.

Please note the hard foods my daughter is not to eat.
The lego cities are safe, but now where will she get her US RDA of plastic?
While the girl is not supposed to chew gum, I was disappointed that this pack was empty by the time I got to it!

I think that is all I have for this week's installment, or at least this is what I can remember until five seconds after I hit the publish button!

Thanks to Stacy for hosting the random rebellion! She's starting a batch of wine, so swing by the visit...  
Stacy

14 comments:

  1. LEGOS? Hmm, I was allowed to eat legos when I had braces... wait, I've never eaten legos. And I agree - 1,000 toothbrushes for free would be nice! I definitely need some of that happy gum!

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    1. I almost requested a new toothbrush when I stopped in to make a monthly payment today. Wasn't sure if they'd believe we went through the two from a week ago already!

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  2. This post took me back to middle school and high school days when I had braces and headgear, I thankfully, only had to wear at night. And while I am thankful for my straight teeth now, as an adult I can't help but think how much money my wonderful parents spent on them. I complained constantly about the braces but my parents never complained about the crappy used Caprice Classic they drove because I am sure it was all they could afford after paying my orthodontist...

    -TheHusBlog

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    1. Oooooh headgear! It is nice to know she might feel thankful someday!

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  3. Legos?
    I always feel guilty if I am being lazy...

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    1. We need to remind ourselves that it takes hours for laziness to set in!

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  4. Legos Legos??? WTF It should be a free trip to Hawaii with what braces cost today....Toothbrushes pfft....I love the list has not changes much since I had braces except for the Lego thing?

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  5. I can totally understand the Legos!

    But not the rocker...

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  6. No Legos??? That's bullsh*t. A teenager has to LIVE.

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  7. The thing I love about having Legos on that list is that you know it must have happened a few times for them to include it on the list! I guess Lego munching is a common issue. And I'm thinking they aren't going to sell that rocker.

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    1. If I can't take a test stand up ride 'em cowboy on a rocker, then I am not buying it!

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  8. What?

    Dang.

    just as I was about to pull the Lego casserole out of the oven....

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  9. Ah the no Lego diet. I hear it's a hard one to stick to! haha When my daughter got her braces I thought by the price tag that they must be some new technology of straightening because they were 4500 more than when I got mine at 15. Nope, same darn braces with new and higher pricing!

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