Puberty. It can just be so tough. I was looking at my DS tonight and it hit me in the gut. He's reached that awkward stage middle school growth spurt stage. His hair has gotten darker, thicker, and oilier. He's got a little mustache (which he does not want to shave.) His wrists and ankles show when he wears clothes we just bought a few months ago.

He really looks like a clumsy puppy with big feet.

And, despite early predictions that he wouldn't need braces, we'll be adding those to the awkwardness. I'm sure glad I don't have to go through that stage of life again!