Tooth Fairy

Its hard for me to remember a lot about my child hood, I remember small moments, important events, basically bits and pieces. Not many people can remember much. I am trying to remember loosing my first tooth, I can't....so I wanted to make this milestone very special for my son so he has a chance of remembering it. Last night his loose tooth was hanging so I encouraged him to eat an apple knowing that it would push it further out of its "gum hole". It worked ...This tooth was loose for a week now, and after eating an apple it was pretty much just hanging there...Dad volunteered to pull it out as I was a little to squeamish for the job. A tiny knot made with dental floss around the tooth and a quick pull did the trick..EXCEPT, the knot wasn't tight enough and the tooth disappeared into my cream coloured carpet .. face palm. A quick search and the tooth was recovered . My boy was so excited .He knew he would get something special if he put the tooth under his pillow .

I made him a special certificate for loosing his first tooth, signed by the tooth fairy, sprayed his $5 with blue sparkles, and drew a little fairy door on my wall so he knew where the fairy entered. And left little foot prints on his pillow to make the fairy seem more magical.

Its these little moments ,when they believe in such magic and the excitement on their faces that make me feel like a great mom. I love to share in that excitement with them....its sad to know that this means he will loose all his baby teeth shortly and become an adult , all way to fast . A great reminder to slow down, play more and enjoy the small MAGICAL moments.