It's been a year since Ben's orthognathic surgery, one of my most worrisome mothering experiences to date. People need to be able to open their mouths! In the book I just read, The Kite Runner, at one point he had his jaw wired shut for six weeks just like Ben. The book was so well written that I had to remind myself that it was a novel not a factual account of the author's life. But the things he was able to do while having his jaw wired shut reminded me it was fictional. Like screaming really loud and long. I don't think Ben could have screamed or would have wanted to run around Afghanistan escaping the enemy. An all liquid diet for six weeks leaves a person a bit weak. But I thought Ben was brave and patient in affliction. The people we have known that have had it done in the last year have only had to have rubber bands as closures instead of the wires Ben had. That would be much less nerve wracking! But all is well that ends well. Just look at that fabulous face!
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Was that the best picture you have of me???!!! I don't think I could scream loud anyway. In fact, I don't remember the last time I yelled as loud as I could. I just don't have a voice that projects. It has been a year now and I can say that I've been so pleased with the results that I'd do it again for twice the price and twice the recovery time if I had to. So thanks ma and pa!
You don't like that photo? I'm sorry. It's one of my all time favorites. Looking at it warms my heart. It would be interesting to see what you would choose to represent yourself. As for me, these lyrics pops into my head when I look at it:
Look at that face just look at it.
Look at that fabulous face of yours.
I knew first look I took at it,
This was the face that the world adores.
Look at those eyes as wise and as deep as the sea.
Look at that nose it shows what a nose should be.
As for your smile it's lyrical,
Friendly and warm as the summers day.
Your face is just a miracle,
Where can I ever find words to say
The way that it makes me happy,
Whatever the time or place.
I will find in no book,
What I find when I look
At that face.
I'm smiling as I remember you singing those songs, Fran...
Julie, you remember that!
Oh, how I used to torment people with my singing.
It never tormented me, I thought it was nice...you are really the only one of us who can sing well! One of the first songs I can remember knowing the words to was "Animal Crackers in my Soup" - and you taught it to me. :)
Torment! No way!
With all due respect to Julie Andrews, no one on this earth can sing "Stay Awake" as well as you.
Mom, what do you mean "used to?" You still do it! Just kidding. You never tormented us - you have a good voice. Now I sing all the time, too. And Ben is just as handsome as can be!
Caroline-I'm so glad. It's coming back to me. I would go in your room after you girls were in bed and sing to a captive audience. I don't know why. Just because it was a joyful experience I guess.
you have to perform for your family b/c you're too shy to do it in front of a real audience. my kids get to see me super silly like no one else. my mom did it too. we all need to let it out.
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