Of Pointe Shoes and Braces and the Speed of Life

My oldest got her first pair of pointe shoes this week.  What an exciting day -- one that she's been waiting for/working towards for years.  I was so happy for her, but between that and the news that she'll be getting braces next month.... well, it's made me feel like life is just speeding by and I'm running behind, trying to catch up.  Sometimes I wish they could stay little forever!  Pointe shoes and braces... and soon to come: middle school and texting.  EEEEK!