Brace Face

Owen got 5 braces on his front teeth. His bite needed correction ASAP to salvage his lower gums. It is not permanent, just for a few months. But he looks old. He looks twelve when he is only eight. And I want him to slow down a little. Want him to be eight the way that I was eight. To have wonky front teeth. To play soccer because he loves it. To ride his bike  around the block and read Ramona books and play GI Joe with his brother. I want him to let go and just be eight for just a little longer.