She put the tooth in a very special little box labeled "my first tooth" and wrote a precious note to the tooth fairy that reads "Dear Tooth Fairy, My tooth is very small. I do not care how much money you give me. I hope you like my tooth. From Olivia".
She set up her nightstand just so and arranged everything perfectly. She told me she was so excited she wasn't sure she was going to be able to get to sleep tonight. She asked a million questions about the tooth fairy, what does she look like, how big is she, why does she want teeth, what will she do with my tooth. It was so hilarious. All she wants is enough money so that she can buy something at the school store all on her own with her own money.
Every Friday the 2nd grade class gets to go to the school store. She begged me for a $1.50 this morning so she could buy something. When I got home from work, I asked her what she bought and do you know what she responded with?!?!? "None of your business!" I couldn't believe that this fresh response came out of my precious baby who just moments before was telling me all about how grown up she was now that her tooth fell out, so I responded with "excuse me, it is my business because it was my money you used AND just because your tooth fell out today missy doesn't mean you are a teenager and can speak to me like that!" She was in a bad mood right at th moment because she had just came in from outside and had fell and skinned up her knee and hip so she had been crying and she did finally apologize to me. She finally told me that she spent the money on a car pencil sharpener that she bought special for her brother! Ahhhh...my precious sweet daughter came back...she is not selfish at all and instead of buying something for herself she bought something for her little brother even though he picks on her, beats her up and never shares with her...she put all that aside and knew when she saw this car pencil sharpener that he would love it. WOW...sometimes I think maybe, just maybe I am doing a good job at being a mom... :)
