Dede and the Tooth Fairy

About two months ago Kennedy started talking about her front tooth. It was loose and she was excited. She had learned from her friends that a loose tooth meant one thing - MONEY from the Tooth Fairy. Even in the joy of eventual capital gain, Kennedy was nervous about losing her first tooth. So, each time we brush teeth she's been quick to remind us to "watch out for my loose tooth."

Well, it finally happened earlier this week. The tooth started to go on Wednesday and by Friday afternoon it was out. The final culprit - a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Dede was careful to collect the tiny tooth. She needed her evidence for the approaching visit of the Tooth Fairy. She prepared even further by creating a note to give to her impending nocturnal visitor. I thought for sure there was no way Kennedy would even sleep that night as she was wired to meet the Tooth Fairy.

Eventually, sleep won out and the Fairy paid Dede a visit. I guess times have changed since the Tooth Fairy collected my final molar. Now the going rate for a tooth isn't change, but it's paper - cold hard cash. Dede woke yesterday to find $3 and some modeling clay beneath her pillow. Wow!

She was so excited, she raced up the stairs to show me and Tara her new found treasure. Dede was curious though as to why the Tooth Fairy took her tooth, but left the note and drawing she was given. Whoops. I guess the Tooth Fairy is still trying to figure things out at our home.....