I mean, seriously, what's not to totally love about this gap-filled smile?
Yesterday, February 28, was National Tooth Fairy Day. One might think that a grown person wouldn't be practically giddy to discover that there was a day set aside for this character of American folklore. (Dating back to the early 1900s - in case you were wondering).
Ever since I was a kid who was losing her own baby teeth, I've loved all there is to love about first being a toothless wonder myself, and then getting to experience that excitement with the kids in my life. Related or not. I just love it when I see a kiddo with a fresh gap in their teeth. I adore hearing the tale of how they lost those sweet, little teeth. In fact, it became an issue in my family - especially when a first tooth is lost, then I want to know - that night. I don't care how late it is. My sister's youngest son lost his first tooth and they didn't call until the next day! I know. I couldn't believe it either.
After that tragic incident where I was delayed in sharing my excitement, a rule clearly had to be instated. Regardless of the time of loss - a phone call was a must. Again, I couldn't be more excited to hear the tale of how they came to lose that wiggly little wonder.
I know what you're thinking - "this chick is crazy. Really, you really get this excited about those missing teeth?" You bet. Call it the kid in me that refuses to let me officially grow up (P.S. I'm okay with that), call it plain looniness, but I love being a crazy enthusiastic person for these little loves.
Given all of that excitement, of course I wrote a whole series of articles celebrating this day. I kicked it off with Fun Friday: Even the Tooth Fairy gets hit by inflation. For this installment, I polled my friends, family, and Facebook peeps to get a feel for how the times have changed - even for the Tooth Fairy.
Next we went to suggestions for how you might want to celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with, Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28, 2011. Within this little bit, you'll find books and movie suggestions that are all about the Tooth Fairy. Additionally, you'll get a little glimpse at my enthusiasm for all things Tooth Fairy in the opening paragraph.
Finally, I capped off my coverage of National Tooth Fairy Day with a look at the oh so important Tooth Fairy Pillows. The holder of those sacred little lost teeth. In the midst of this piece, you'll find how-to's from my mom and others. I mean really, who better to turn to than your own mama? With that I give you, Make a Tooth Fairy pillow for your toothless wonder.
So, tell me your or your kiddo's stories; you know I want to hear 'em.
Ever since I was a kid who was losing her own baby teeth, I've loved all there is to love about first being a toothless wonder myself, and then getting to experience that excitement with the kids in my life. Related or not. I just love it when I see a kiddo with a fresh gap in their teeth. I adore hearing the tale of how they lost those sweet, little teeth. In fact, it became an issue in my family - especially when a first tooth is lost, then I want to know - that night. I don't care how late it is. My sister's youngest son lost his first tooth and they didn't call until the next day! I know. I couldn't believe it either.
After that tragic incident where I was delayed in sharing my excitement, a rule clearly had to be instated. Regardless of the time of loss - a phone call was a must. Again, I couldn't be more excited to hear the tale of how they came to lose that wiggly little wonder.
I know what you're thinking - "this chick is crazy. Really, you really get this excited about those missing teeth?" You bet. Call it the kid in me that refuses to let me officially grow up (P.S. I'm okay with that), call it plain looniness, but I love being a crazy enthusiastic person for these little loves.
Given all of that excitement, of course I wrote a whole series of articles celebrating this day. I kicked it off with Fun Friday: Even the Tooth Fairy gets hit by inflation. For this installment, I polled my friends, family, and Facebook peeps to get a feel for how the times have changed - even for the Tooth Fairy.
Next we went to suggestions for how you might want to celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with, Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28, 2011. Within this little bit, you'll find books and movie suggestions that are all about the Tooth Fairy. Additionally, you'll get a little glimpse at my enthusiasm for all things Tooth Fairy in the opening paragraph.
Finally, I capped off my coverage of National Tooth Fairy Day with a look at the oh so important Tooth Fairy Pillows. The holder of those sacred little lost teeth. In the midst of this piece, you'll find how-to's from my mom and others. I mean really, who better to turn to than your own mama? With that I give you, Make a Tooth Fairy pillow for your toothless wonder.
So, tell me your or your kiddo's stories; you know I want to hear 'em.
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