The Tooth Fairy

Before you ask, No, the Tooth Fairy has not come yet. All the girls baby teeth are still neatly in place. However, Adria and I just had a cute conversation regarding the Tooth Fairy that made me laugh and feel compelled to document for future amusement.

She and I were lying on the couch together Sunday night. Her little face was very close to mine, prompting mommy to do a quick examination of her teeth. And this is what followed:

Me - Hmm, your tooth is getting a little crooked. I wonder if it's loose?

Adria - What do you mean?

Me - Right now you still have all your cute baby teeth, but one day your teeth will get loose and fall out and big teeth like Mommy's will grow in.

Adria - Ohh! (she shrieked) I don't want to lose my teeth... But will the Tooth Fairy come?

Me - Yes, I think so.

Adria - Will she replace my old tooth with something new? Like a pony? No, actually a unicorn, I think.

Me - Hahaha! Well she usually leaves money under your pillow.

Adria - What kind? (sounding somewhat disappointed)

Me - Maybe a shiny, big coin like a quarter! (that's right, building excitement for coins vs. bills..hehe)

Adria - Oh, okay. Do we know any Delaware tooth fairies?

Me - Yes, we do. Are you worried there are only Virginia tooth fairies?

Adria - Yeah, or maybe just Indiana tooth fairies!

Just look at those beautiful little teeth!

This girl cracks me up sometimes. At least she knows the states we've lived during her 5 years of life!

Honestly, I don't really know how she's aware of the Tooth Fairy, since this is the first conversation I can ever recall on the topic. It must be from a movie or TV show...our children are brainwashed at such a young age these days.

But then, I got worried. How soon should I expect her to lose her first tooth? We can't really be at that point already! I have always thought that losing baby teeth signified the end of the cuteness stage of childhood. Sweet, innocent little faces take on a bit of an awkward look as oversized, often crooked teeth replace tiny pearly whites.

I know it's all part of the normal progression of childhood and life, but I'm just not ready for her to have big girl teeth yet.

So, I had to Google it just to check how much time I might have left with the baby teeth... Not too much it looks like. According to Parents.com, the first tooth usually falls out around age 5 or 6! That's what I feared. It'll be ok. I can handle this next phase.

Or can I? When it comes to things that involve blood or pain, I have extremely low tolerance. Especially when it involves people I love. Actually, I'm getting a bit queasy right now just thinking about pulling her tooth. Look out folks, I might pass out!

Seriously. These are the kinds of things that make me fall down. I faint very easily. I have no documented illness, just low blood pressure and a weak stomach. For now, I'll spare you the dozen or more stories of my fainting incidents.

In times like these, I'm particularly thankful that Daddy is the stay-at-home parent and will most likely be one to handle loose teeth and helping his little girl through the experience.

Mommy will gladly assume the fun role of Delaware Tooth Fairy giving quarters or maybe even a unicorn :)