Today is "Thankful Thursday" hosted by Rhondi over at Rose Colored Glasses. It's an opportunity to sit back and give thought to the many blessings in your life. This week, I'm putting a different spin on it...I think you'll understand.Now, let me start by saying that a couple of weeks ago, Chris and I had dental appointments on the same day about 30 mins. apart. By the time I arrived for my appointment, he'd already finished with his and was on the road to head out of town. It was our first visit at this particular dentist.
I sat down in the examination chair and had the usual x-rays and cleaning. Everything went as I had hoped...no problems! That's one thing to be thankful for! Well, when the dentist came in, she introduced herself to me and took a quick peek at my choppers. When she finished, she asked, "Your husband came in right before you, didn't he?" and I replied, "Yes." She, then, said, "I'm not too good at acting, but..." At that very moment, I held up my hand and said, "I'm going to stop you right there." She had a look of surprise in her eyes. I said, "Let me guess...my husband wanted you to tell me that he's been inducted into the Dental Hall of Fame, right?" She looked completely dumbfounded, then she started to laugh. I explained to her that my husband and I are very competitive with each other, and this was not the first time he's put a dentist up to saying that very same thing to me...I can assure you, it won't be his last, either!
You see, Chris has never let me live down the fact that he didn't have to get braces...his teeth are PERFECT (his words, not mine!). I, on the other hand, wore braces for about 2 years. Then, poor Brittany had braces for almost 2 1/2 years. Just two days ago, I took Abby to the orthodontist for a re-evaluation...yep, she's about ready for braces, too! In fact, she's going to have to get a palatal expander that she'll wear for 4-6 months, then her braces will be put on. We just got Brittany out of braces not too long ago, now...here we go, again! Oh, Chris has already informed me that if I'd had PERFECT teeth like his, our girls wouldn't be needing braces! What am I ever going to do with him? :) Doesn't he know that "Tin Grins Are In"?
So, on "Thankful Thursday", I'm glad that I have a husband who manages to keep me on my toes and make me laugh, even after all these years! He's still a BIG STINKER, though! This is the same man who puts his arms around me in a parking lot, then shouts, "I hope your husband doesn't find out!" Oh, the looks I get from people make me want to crawl in a hole! LOL!"The reason they're called the opposite sex is because every time you think you have your wife fooled - it's just the opposite!'~Walter Winchell
P.S. Do keep Abby in your prayers, if you would. She's so bummed that she won't be able to chew gum or eat popcorn for the duration of her treatment (roughly 30 months)...those are two of her favorite treats! I just keep reminding her that it will all be worth it in the end! Check out this great giveaway at KMAC Creations!
42 comments:
Love this post. And you have a great hubby.
I will pray for Abby.
Poor Abby...ye, it will be well worth it in the end!
YOur husband cracks me up...that is too funny.
Lol! You guys are funny!
PS I just hopped back over to SITS to post my giveaway in a comment and boom-there you were right above!
aw, poor abby!!! and silly hubby!!! you do have a pretty smile... so braces are certainly worth it!!!
Popping in from SITS to say hi!
Hey April, thanks for peeking in on my blog! Neither my husband nor I either wore braces, but our dd sure does (gets them off in May, yay!).
Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you make it back over. :=_
April, you and your Chris have SO much fun; that's part of why I love coming here. Your girls have such a great example of what marriage should be like; that's a HUGE gift. And poor Abby... you and I know she'll get through it, but 30 months probably seems like forever to her right now. I bet she'll find some new snack that will get her through, and it truly will all be worth it! Thankful this Thursday for YOU!
What a fun hubby~
sandy toe
You are the cutest one ever, April. I'm smiling so big from this post, and that's a great story about Chris and the parking lot! LOL! :-)
Will be thinking about your daughter. OH, how I remember those days! I did not have perfect teeth either, and I can remember the deprivation of popcorn for this movie-loving girl. But you know what? Her colon will be very grateful. It's terrible for your colon. So that's actually a blessing in tin diguise. ;-)
XO,
Sheila :-)
April,
Sounds like your Chris and my Jason would get along fabulously together!! lol
Poor Abby...but I'm in agreement with you..it will be so worth it in the end. Don't ya just know though at that age that 30 months seems like a lifetime. I'll be praying for her!
Big hugs to you today, sweet friend.
I hope you have a GREAT DAY today, busy or not!!!!
Your husband is a stinker, but a good one!
Thats funny!!
I'm with you girl, it's great to have a husband who makes you laugh!!!
I'll say a pray for Abby! It is worth it to have those straight teeth in the end!
haha....love it...i've never heard it called tin grin!!! You can just tell your hubby this...."You're not cool unless you sport a tin grin!!" What a fun marriage it sounds like you have! =) Praying for Abby!
Oh my gosh he sounds so much like my husband. We have a pretty funny relationship like you are describing. We joke all the time!! It's so much fun. :)
When we go out to eat and the waitress brings the bill my husband always says "Did your husband give you any money" and the waitress always gets a funny look on her face then realizes he is just joking... Men....
April, your post today is so much fun to read. You can be thankful your dh has a wonderful sense of humor. He so reminds me of my brother-in-law. My sister nine months pregnant, was running down an airport terminal to get to the place where her son was deplaning. He was four and she was worried she would be late and crying as well. BIL was behind her and yelling. "OK, I'll marry you." These two guys are two peas in a pod. Smiling. My granddaughter, just in braces, is lamenting too. She has a long road ahead of her as well. What a price for perfect teeth.
Have a wonderful thankful day.
Hugs...Jeanne
HAHAHAHA your hubby sounds like a hoot!!! He is always doing something sooooo FUNNY!!!
Lexi has been told she will probably have to have braces at about age 12. She has worn an appliance (expander) on her top teeth for a couple of years now. She also had to wear a bottom one for a short while. Abby will thank you in the end for her beautiful teeth and smile.
Love this post! Sounds like you have a wonderful family!
I just wrote you this lengthy comment and "poof!" it was gone in an instant!!! I pressed publish and the computer didn't seem to respond, so I pressed it again and it came back telling me duplication error! Well, with my eyes now hanging out of my head, I will just tell you that I think you and your man are very cute (is cute an OK word in the US?...) and crazy, in a fun way, of course;) Hope all goes well with your dear little girl's toothy pegs. And the email I wrote to you that bounced right on back to me, I'm going to handwrite it and send it to you as "REAL" mail!!! I promise! Hope you're having a beautiful day. Bless ya! Naomi x
Sounds like you have an awesome husband. To say the least.
My youngest daughter will need braces when she's old enough. I know she will flip not to be able to chew gum either.
Good luck Abby!
Well, you know ... if it weren't for you ... your daughters wouldn't need braces OR prayers! lol
Too funny, my hubby does the same thing very competitive. Cute post!!
My daughter's are already starting with the whole braces thing too, I will have both of them in them at the same time. Will say a prayer for Abby!
Aww! Chris sounds great. I like him! I had braces for 5 years and my teeth are starting to shift again. UGH!
So nice to meet you April! You have such a pretty blog and a lovely family.
You do gotta love a guy who keeps you on your toes... all for fun!
Your husband sounds like such a great guy! You guys are so cute!!!
And, I feel your pain. I had braces for over 3 years. Now my son (15) has braces, my daughter (13) has them too and my other daughter (9) has them - she will have them for over 3 years too. My youngest daughter is on a plan where she will have them twice.
Yeah - big teeth and small mouths in my family.
Have a great day April!
XOXO
Jen
Saying a prayer for Abby. Your hubby sounds like he is a lot of fun.
Have a blessed day.
Oh I forgot, great minds think alike. I love your blog name. =)
Praise God for husbands that can always make us laugh.
oh my goodness! your hubby is a riot! my husband does that kind of stuff in public like yours too. Nathan's favorite thing to say is when we're at the check out in a store or restaurant and i'll pay with our debit card, or whatever WE'RE paying with, but since I'm the one handing it over, he'll say really loudly, "you're so great to pay for everything all the time. maybe one day i'll go out and get a job!" lol. he's been saying that for years. i could smack him every time too! because he totally makes it sound like he's a lazy bum and i look like a fool for paying for him! lol. tell abby it will be ok! she'll get to enjoy those treats again. and in the meantime maybe she'll find a new favorite treat to snack on!
Cute story April! Love the verse about the hubby.
Poor Abby...my tabitha went throu that also but yes it will be over before she knows it and you to...they grow up way to fast for us.
Hi April
We will keep Abby in our prayers. I am sure Jessica and Abby will enjoy 'comparing notes' when Abby gets her braces.
It's funny you should say that about Chris because Tim blames me for Jessica's teeth too!
Lindsay
Hi April...your Chris sounds wonderful and he keeps things interesting too! My grandson has "picket fences" right now also and I keep reminding him how lucky he is to be preparing gorgeous teeth for his future. Abby will be the cutest of all the girls with her pretty teeth too! ;-) Bo
I love your hubby's humor! Very cute! My hubby is on the same wave length as yours - he has said in the grocery store to me "so what time will your husband be home tonite?" Poor Abby - she has my prayers!!
Your comment on Jeanne's post (of Backyard Neighbor) caught my attention. I was a Sp. Therapist for several yrs. in the pub. school setting, too! Her post today about teachers was so on target--as was your answer. I finally had to quit the profession. In our state, we were spending unbelievable amounts of time with testing, paperwork and meetings PLUS trying to deliver services---of course, that meant staying at school for exceptionally long hours, plus taking work home. That with no extra pay and tons of stress. I just decided I didn't want to live like that--unfortunately so many folks in classroom teaching and special services have felt the same way. Reimbursement for time spent on work would certainly help retain and increase the number of talented professionals in teaching.
Anyway, it was so great to meet you! Dana
That is such a funny story!
Good luck Abby! :)
Praying for Abby! I never had braces. I have teeth like your husband's. However my brother had to have them and I remember what all he had to go through. I am sure when it's all over she will be proud of her beautiful, straight teeth.
I love a marriage with a sense of humor!! Too funny.... (now, its your turn, you know!)
I've seen you around in blog land.. And it is very nice to meet you.
I have to take mu DH to the dentist. I take a day off of work..
I saw you lived in NC.. I live in NC..
This is the same man who puts his arms around me in a parking lot, then shouts, "I hope your husband doesn't find out!"
^^I'm totally doing this to Stefan tomorrow.^^ I laughed so hard at this I had tears streaming down my eyes...
Your hubby sounds like a blast. How wonderful that you're still so in love!!!
Dental Hall of Fame...gotta love that guy!
Not fun not having your fav's will pray for your little sweetie.
That Chris is definitely a stinker. What are we going to do with him??!?!
I will definitely say a prayer for Abby! It will be worth it though!
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