14 years, 3 months.

Dear Jack,

I guess I’m lucky, because even though my teeth aren’t perfectly straight, I never had to deal with getting braces. As for you, we knew since you were very young that you would need them.

After a recent visit to the dentist, and then the orthodontist, you learned you would have to go back to get your remaining baby teeth pulled; in preparation of getting either braces or Invisalign.

The next morning, I found a Ziploc bag with a tooth in it; lying on the kitchen counter. You figured you might as well save yourself the trouble of getting that one pulled when you could just do it yourself.

Well, you saved us some money there so I definitely appreciate it. Granted, you were sure to remind Mommy the next day that the Tooth Fairy forgot to pay up.

Because apparently in our house, even when you’re 14 years old, you don’t have to actually believe in the Tooth Fairy for her to pay you.

Love,

Daddy