So I had one of those great mom mess up moments last night...one that you find yourself totally lying to your kids to get out of (maybe I should not assume all of you have had those). Brandon lost yet another tooth...the kid almost has a mouth full of adult teeth at the age of 10 (is that normal)? Anyway, we did the ritual of putting it in a baggy and sticking it under his pillow. Well tonight as he is getting into bed and settling down he sticks his hands under his pillow to stretch out a bit and lo and behold he pulls the baggy out...with the tooth still in it. Well after he brings it to me and asks why the tooth fairy did not come I say well she must have just been very busy last night and might not have had time to stop by...or maybe she might have even been confused which one of you lost the tooth since lately it seems there are three of you putting teeth under your pillows. (Ok I realize that is about the lamest come back one could make, but somehow Brandon accepted that excuse). So we replaced the tooth under his pillow with the hope that for sure tonight she would make the big stop. Thinking the situation was under control I move into Trystan's room to say good night. Next thing I know here comes Brandon with a question and this is how the conversation goes:
B: Mom are you the tooth fairy?
Me: Uh no Brandon why would you think that?
B: Well why would the tooth fairy not take my tooth if it weren't you? (not sure what he was implying there...like I forget things or something)?
Me: Brandon remember I knew the tooth was under the pillow so don't you think if it were me I would have taken it since I knew it was there?
B: Well yes I guess so...I just read a book called My Daddy is the Tooth Fairy and I thought that maybe it could be you.
Me: I understand...but no I am not the tooth fairy (and dad kindly chimed in and said he was not either).
B: Ok it was just a thought (and he turns around and heads back to bed).
So I am hoping that kind of forgetfullness will never happen again at the same time wondering when the "real" truth will finally come out. One more reason to be a bit sad at my kids growing up so fast. I guess I also worry that once the oldest catches on it is history for the younger ones...unless serious bribing really works. I wonder what the next question will be...mom was that you kissing Santa Clause last night?
Monday, July 28, 2008
Tooth Fairy are you really there?????
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lol. lol. Oh that silly tooth fairy. She forgets at our house too. I love your story, and the comment you left on my blog about the tooth in the cup. That's hysterical, you should blog about that one too. Too funny. Thanks you put a smile on my face today! Have a great week.
So... when did you kiss Santa Clause?????? ha ha... xoxoxoxoxo
So funny! That is something I would totally forget too. Maybe I should just never let there be a tooth fairy for my kids . . . just kidding
The tooth fairy has "missed" our house more than once on her busier nights but in that case she pays double the next night. You'd think she'd have a better time making it after having to pay up but she still misses occasionaly. And it's true about the younger ones getting info. earlier as the older ones get it. Sad, but it's actually less pressure for me to have more helpers!
Oh my goodness - the tooth fairy has forgotten to come to our house a few times too, and we've totally had to weasel our way out of those lovely conversations and tears the next morning. Paul has even written a letter from the tooth fairy TWICE -- just to make sure that Tanner knows that she really DOES exist.
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