She said it was wiggly.
But how? She just turned five.
She has a vivid imagination. Fanciful.
We checked.
It was wiggly.
Oh my, we said. Soon you will lose it and—
I know, I know, she sighed, in her world-weary sixteen-year-old-five-year-old way. You put it under your pillow and the tooth fairy brings you cash.
—Priceless.
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Haha! Wise beyond her years! Fun to have it documented in this way.
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She is wise beyond her years, as well as constant source of joy and awe to me. ❤️
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This story is indeed, priceless! Love the use of the hyphens to create and connect the unique adjective (adjectives?) that are uniquely her. The tooth fairy just visited our nine-year-old yesterday 🙂
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Many thanks, Lanny! Our granddaughter is full of amazing thoughts and words. She explained that “cash” (to our further great amusement) meant “one hundred dollars.” The reasonable Tooth Fairy left ONE dollar bill, leading to a discussion about why it wasn’t coins… so much pressure on the Tooth Fairy! Hope your nine-year-old is pleased with the Fairy’s offering. And – why oh why do they grow so fast??
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A perfect little Slice to commemorate a perfect little, but milestone, moment. I could hear her voice in her reply; you are so good at capturing others in writing, Fran! (And if you need Tooth Fairy guidance…ours brought just as many quarters as their age. Almost went bankrupt when each had all four wisdom teeth removed as teens!)
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Thank you, Chris. Great advice about the quarters/age – hilarious, the wisdom teeth! The Tooth Fairy was looted! When we asked our granddaughter what she meant by “cash” (after cracking up at her word choice), she very seriously said, “Like one hundred dollars.” To which her mom replied, “Um, I think more like one dollar.” The Fairy left a dollar bill, which sparked a whole discussion of why it wasn’t coins…ongoing pricelessness.
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A wee little story made me smile this morning, Fran. This is an inspired-wonder, awesome tale about your sweet Scout who has the tooth fairy procedures in order. Wiggle on! That word wiggle and the broad smile pairs beautifully with your one word and it looks like your one word has already guided you to find wonder this year.
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She is a constant source of awe and joy, Carol. I celebrate the light she brings every day. So glad our little story brought you a smile. We need more smiles – even ones missing a tooth!
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This post brought a smile to my face! I WELL identify with the “world-weary sixteen-year-old-five-year-old way.” We grown-ups know so much and understand so little.
It also reminds me of one time, when a foreign coin was added to the customary cash for my older son’s Tooth Fairy prize. He stormed in, hand out, demanding, “What is THIS?” “Well…I guess the Tooth Fairy thought it might be interesting for you.” Completely disgusted, he wrote a note asking the Tooth Fairy for “REAL money” and put it back under his pillow that night.
Grown-ups. We know so much and understand so little. Thanks for the reminder, Fran. =)
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So glad thismade you smile, Lainie. The word “cash” set the rest of us rolling with laughter. That story of “real money” and your son’s disgust (so palpable) is also priceless! And your phrase on grown-ups knowing so much & understanding so little… truth. Our occluded minds cannot compare to a child’s…such loss, that.
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An absolute loss, indeed. Which is why I’m so grateful to work with children so closely. It helps me enjoy being in that space as fully as I can.
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(and, FYI…there may be a few more kid comments coming your way!)
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I am so excited! ❤
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“brings you cash” hahaha I love this! How fun 🙂
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We cracked up and fortunately it didn’t seem to hurt her rather regal dignity. So glad you enjoyed 🙂
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I love the title you chose for this piece. “Toothless Wonder” captures the moment so perfectly.
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This Slice brought a smile to my face. I couldn’t help but hear her tone in a likeness to Ramona or Alice. A vivid imagination is a wonderful thing to have & I can’t help but relate to your granddaughter too.
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After the writing, I wondered if anyone would think of Junie B. I know your own imagination is vivid and yes – it is a gift! Thank you, Anna Maria.
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I was smiling as I read, but when I got to “world weary” I actually laughed. I *know* that tone – I could hear her saying it. And “cash” – amazing. Love this little slice of life – and I bet she will, too, when she’s older. Your granddaughter truly is a blessing.
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She’s such a joy and SO hilarious. She’s changed my world. ❤️ So happy this made you laugh, Amanda!
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