Tooth Fairy

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Dear Jack: Getting Ready for Braces or Invisalign

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

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Dear Holly: When Santa and the Tooth Fairy Visit the Same Night

7 years, 8 months.

Dear Holly,

For the weeks leading up to Christmas Day, you had been making Mommy and me aware of your newest very wiggly tooth. We kept speculating what it would be like to lose your 2nd tooth right before Christmas.

Sure enough, on Christmas Eve, you approached me in the kitchen, showing off how loose your tooth had become.

I did what is simply in my nature to do: I effortlessly snatched out that tiny little tooth for you.

Confirmation: The Tooth Fairy gave you 10 dollars for that tooth, alongside the cookie that Santa took a bite out of.

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: You Finally Lost Your First Tooth!

7 years, 5 months.

Dear Holly,

As we predicted, you lost your first tooth! Saturday morning, with little effort, I was able to pull it out for you.

That meant you finally were able to use the “lost tooth box” that Mommy and I bought you when we visited Michigan for my birthday back in April. (This way, the Tooth Fairy was easily able to find your tooth.)

You placed it on your nightstand, guarded by the Funko Pops of ourselves (Cindy Brady and J.J. Abrams).

We learned that the Tooth Fairy pays $10, with an extra dollar if it’s your first tooth.

It’s safe to say you are now officially in the business of losing teeth!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Are You Going to Lose Your First Tooth This Week?

7 years, 5 months.

Dear Holly,

As Mommy and I sent you off to school this morning, it was with an open expectation that you are quite likely to lose your first tooth today.

You have been saying how you are the only kid in your 2nd grade class who still hasn’t lost one.

Right now, one of your bottom teeth is so wiggly; especially due to the fact that the permanent tooth is pushing through.

Well, if you don’t lose your tooth today at school, you surely will this weekend.

And then, finally, you can have your first interaction with the Tooth Fairy!

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Are You the Comedian of the Family?

5 years, 11 months.

Dear Holly,

I just recently had a conversation with your brother, explaining to him that all 4 of us have certain roles we fill in our family.

He’s the achiever. Mommy’s the manager. I’m the negotiator.

As for you, you’re definitely the fun one! And on top of that, probably the comedian as well!

You never mean to be funny, which is part of the reason you are so hilarious.

I still often think about the day you asked me, very seriously yet apathetically, “Daddy, how many bucks does the Tooth Fairy even give you?”

I have a feeling you are going to continue to grow into your “no nonsense” approach to humor!

Love,

Daddy