Glasses and braces at the same time?!?!?

Tough stuff....

My wonderfully handsome 9 year old has gone through a tough spring emotionally.  We all want to look and feel our best and no one wants to feel out of place or awkward or different from others.  Baylen had to get glasses for school work and screen time which he felt was awful enough, but then about 1 and a half months later had to get an expander then step 1 of braces.  NOT fun stuff!  I would much rather take glasses over all the mental and emotional discomfort he had to go through.  However I do know that they are both for his own good.  Many, many people wear glasses, they look good on him too.  He is also fortunate that he only has to wear them sometimes.  The expander and braces suck.  But his father and I will do anything we can to help their health and self confidence.  Baylen was going to have major dental problems later if we didn't address it now.  Even though the orthodontist bills are extreme and make it very financially tight, it will definitely be worth it.

 Baylen in his new glasses, playing the Wii.

I think they make him look sophisticated.

 On our way to the orthodontist....yes, I let them dress themselves......

 Explaining to Baylen what he'll have done...

 Yeah, mom, I'm doing ok.....

 Never mind mom, I hate this....

 I don't know how to feel...is it over?

 Just happy its over with!

It was an adjustment, but as you can tell by a much more recent photo, he appears to be over it.  And everyone has been super supportive. :)  Love this kid!  My tough guy.