Christina Loses Her First Tooth

Christina, who is just barely 5-years old, lost her first tooth this week. She is our youngest to lose a tooth at this age. Katie was especially in shock, since she recalls losing her first tooth in 1st or 2nd grade. We thought it would take another few days before the tooth was ready to come out, but this feisty gal was proud to yank it out all by herself. That's a first in the family too.  When Ben interviewed her the other day, she explained, "Daddy tried to pull it out too softly. I yanked it out super hard." Yep. Super is one of Christina's favorite words! Typically, Ben is our tooth-pulling Dad who helps the kids ease out those first teeth. He has the magic touch and often pulls them out without the kids even realizing it.
Christina doesn't seem old enough to have this cute little gap.

We pulled out her never-used-before tooth fairy pillow and hung it on her door.

These were a fun project to make a few years back. I sewed them for the children and most of my nieces, nephews, and other friends.

 She struggled to fall asleep, knowing the tooth fairy would come that night.
When she woke up, she was elated to find a rolled up dollar bill in the mini pocket. She was bummed to see that the tooth fairy had taken her tooth. Guess we didn't explain that part very well.
She has another wiggly tooth next to this tooth and worries about eating apples, thinking it will cause the tooth to come out too soon. Let's just hope our home's tooth fairy will do better in the future. She has had a history of forgetting and being an air head tooth fairy. Just another one of those side effects of being super tired at bedtime!
Christina has been worried about when the next tooth is coming in its place. She seems to lack trust that another permanent tooth really will come in. I kind of like this little jack o' lantern grin and hope it stays around for a while! Christina has found it makes a handy spot to place your straw when you're drinking hot cocoa.