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Taking Care of Your Teeth

May 28, 2008 on 12:24 pm | In Some of This Some of That | 2 Comments

I realize I have a fear of the dentist, but I have a bigger fear of having dental issues which is why I force myself to go to the dentist every six months. I make sure my daughter also sees the dentist every six months, even more important since she’s now wearing braces on her teeth.

The last time I was at the dentist he asked me if I’d be interested in doing the Invisalign braces, he recommends them for his adult patients. I’m not sure, but I’m thinking that in 2 years, when my daughter’s braces are completed, maybe I wouldn’t mind taking care of my own. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that if your teeth are straight, it’s much easier to take care of them. I do all the regular brushing and flossing in between appointments, but my teeth are crooked so there are places that are harder to get to.

My husband has a bigger fear than I do I think when it comes to the dentist. I think this because I can’t get him to go, not even for a check up. He is of the belief that if he brushes several times a day and uses mouthwash that he doesn’t need to go. So, he waits until something is wrong before he goes, no wonder he doesn’t like to go! A few years ago I even placed a home teeth whitening kit in his Christmas stocking, he’d actually requested it! He used it but I’m not sure he liked it. He’s a little bit vain and didn’t want me to see him wearing the strips on his teeth! I think he needs to try the newer ones, they’re supposed to be less noticeable than the ones I gave him.

I’ve got a few months before my next check up, I think I’m doing a good job of keeping them clean and healthy in the mean time.

Tags: home teeth whitening, teeth whitening

Softball Tournament Update

May 28, 2008 on 12:12 pm | In Some of This Some of That | 2 Comments

Last night’s game was rained out, so tonight is the big match up.  To our surprise, the team that advanced is the team that was in last place!  I just have to hope that our girls don’t think this is an easy win and let the game get away from them.

My daughter met with her pitching coach on Saturday and has been working on increasing the speed of her pitch without losing accuracy, not an easy task.  The team had practice Monday evening and worked a lot on base running.  Last time they played this last place team, they almost got beat, so I hope they remember that and come up to the plate swinging!

Tags: fastpitch softball

Are You a Guitar Hero?

May 28, 2008 on 10:49 am | In Some of This Some of That | No Comments

We don’t have this game in our house YET, but I’m sure it’s coming. Guitar Hero™ has to be one of the most popular video games in history. My daughter and I have checked it out in the store, but we’re waiting to upgrade our video game system before we invest in Guitar Hero™. I love how it works though and I can certainly understand why it’s so popular. Last week I saw a certain day time talk show host playing the game on her show with one of her famous guests. It was almost as much fun watching them play as it had to have been for them to actually play it!

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Tags: ENGOBI, Guitar Hero

Honor Band

May 28, 2008 on 8:52 am | In Family | 5 Comments

My daughter tried out two weeks ago for the Honor Band for 7th grade.  It’s been a long wait, but she learned through a friends brother this morning that she had made the cut!  You see, her friend’s brother attends the junior high now, so he was able to check the posted list and saw both his sister’s name and my daughter’s name on the list.  (I think it would’ve been nice if the band director had also posted or at least notified the 6th graders since they don’t yet attend the junior high).

My daughter is so excited.  She always tries to keep her emotions in check, but I could tell she was happy about it.  She says she’s nervous, but I think she’s going to have so much more fun in band next year.  They will do more performances and more competitions and she loves that stuff!

Tags: band, school band