Sincerely…school pics
On Tuesday, the boys had their school pictures. I could see the tension growing on my oldest boys’ face as the day grew closer. I knew what the problem was and I couldn’t do a thing about it. He didn’t want to talk about it, so I didn’t push him.
I gave him a very “cool” haircut over the weekend and he put on one of his favorite shirts, but when I asked him if he was ready for the pictures, he just nodded and looked down. It broke my heart.
What more can I say to my handsome son to help him feel comfortable about his 2 large adult front teeth? I’ve told him that every kid goes through it. He’s just a little faster than the rest of the kids in his class. He’s so self conscience. He eventually told me that he was going to smile with his mouth closed because he was afraid none of the kids would want to trade pictures with him if he smiled with his teeth showing.
What’s amazing to me is that he just looks like any other kid with gangly adult teeth trying to make their way in. He’s been to a dentist and he’s says he’s doing fine.…just a little early on the big front teeth. I told Oldman that he would start seeing his classmates with the same front teeth by the end of this year.
Later that day, when I picked him up from school, I asked him how it went. He said he just sat down and smiled and tried not to think about it. I really hope it turns out good. I hope he’s pleased with them. He has such a beautiful smile and his laugh is addictive.
Oldman 2 years ago…pre-adult teeth
Bless his heart! My 8.5 year old’s are coming in really big too. I try not to stare. She is just beginning to make comments about braces. Everybody better be nice at school!
Poor baby. Bless his heart. My son went through that too. I, too, hope it turned out good. He’s such a handsome boy!
Bless his little heart! I know just how he feels — I had/have major Bucky Beaver teeth. Tell him that his teeth are handsome, just like the rest of him, because GOD made him special! Would love to see a pic of his beautiful smile today!
Awww…he’s adorable. It’s hard when they start going through those years of teeth or ears or hands and feet not quite fitting the rest of them. They just don’t understand it’ll all even out in the end. He’s a handsome boy and I hope his picture turns out wonderful.
Were your teeth that way when you were a kid?
Yes, mine with the same. He is the spitting image of me.…poor kid!
It’s so hard being a kid! Doggit!
I’ll pray for the sweet guy.….God wants him to feel good and enjoy who he is in this world!
No worries! They don’t do anything but wreck us!
Poor kid. He’s a handsome boy.
One of the Awkward stages.
They grow into them!!
Aww bless his heart! I am sure they will turn out fine!
My daughter had an accident right before her 3rd b’day that resulted in loss of her two right front teeth. She is now 7 and the front one is finally coming in.…it is BIG and crooked. But her smile is just as sweet as always!
He is cute!
Awww, poor kid…I had the same problem when I was younger! Everything worked out for me, I’m sure it will for him too.
Ooh, poor guy!
I hope they come back and he loves them! I know that you will.
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Awww… what a sensitive fella. It’s hard to see them struggle! You’re a good Mama…