Missing Teeth

Through the last several years, we have had a lot of loose teeth around our house.  We are beginning yet another round of “Snaggletooth” competition.  Esther has already lost two bottom teeth, and recently lost a top front tooth.  The other one is loose, and the ones on the sides of the missing/loose teeth are also loose.  I am considering dentures as a viable option for her this year!  In spite of all her missing teeth, she still remains just as adorable as ever!

I just love my six-year-old snaggle-toothed pixie!

Just KBO

In the famous words of Winston Churchill, we just “keep buggering on,” also abbreviated as KBO.  The weather has been very dreary this week, with rain and clouds, and gray skies.  The children decided that things were not very exciting, and conspired among themselves to all come down with the flu at the same time to liven things up around our house.  Thank the Lord it isn’t the stomach flu variety!  We actually took a day off school today (gasp!) because everyone felt so lousy.  I do hope this bug doesn’t last long, but if it does, we’ll KBO.

Esther lost one of her front teeth this week.  I am glad it finally came out.  It was so loose that it would move around in her mouth, and stuck out like a pair of those “Billy-Bob” teeth that you can buy at Walmart!  I kept trying to pull it, but it wasn’t ready to come out, so it only caused her great distress.   I finally got it out last night, and the Tooth Fairy made a visit.  I hope she doesn’t get sick!  If so, she will have to KBO!

In the meantime, all my children are lying around on couches, chairs, floors, and beds, (there are only four, just in case you are wondering) dragging blankets and pillows around the house, coughing on one another, and leaving used tissues all over the house.  Gross! KBO

This too, shall pass.  I just hope it passes quickly.  If not, I’ll KBO.

What things make it necessary for you to KBO? :)

Tooth Fairy

Well, not that business has been slow around our house for the Tooth Fairy, but she has a new customer.  Yes, my baby Esther has lost her first tooth!  She was so excited when she noticed it was loose.  She came shouting down the stairs in a manner more suitable for the house being afire. However, that is her way – everything is extreme! :)

Two weeks later, the tooth was out.  She didn’t even flinch when I pulled it out!  And the grin I got afterward was so adorable!  I guess we will have another snaggle-toothed kid around the house!

<--  Okay – I know you cannot really see the missing tooth (bottom right), but this picture was too good to resist!   You can see her tonsils as well!  They are lookin’ good! :)

 

Guess the Tooth Fairy needs to get another job so she doesn’t go bankrupt!

Yank-ee Doodle

We now have another toothless wonder in our house!  Abigail has been wiggling her loose front teeth for what seems like forever.  I finally exercised the mother's privilege of deciding that the tooth was going to come out.  I do not particularly enjoy pulling teeth, but I am the designated "yanker" in our home.  Her teeth were giving me the creeps, because they were so loose they stuck out of her lips sideways when she closed her mouth!  Ewww!  I pulled the right front tooth out several days ago, and she cried, bit me when I stuck my fingers in her mouth, and was, in general, a very reluctant "yank-ee."  So, when the left front tooth started to follow the wind currents, I decided that it was time to pull it, too!  She was immediately opposed to the idea, and began the theatrics as soon as I put my finger on the tooth in question.  I prevailed, though, just short of sitting on her chest and putting a dental prop in her mouth.  Of course, as soon as it was over, she was all gap-toothed smiles and giggles.  I am officially documenting this great milestone in Abigail's life and invite you to share it with her!