So. Every once in awhile I pop quiz my kids on teeth brushing. "Did you brush your teeth?" "Yep!" comes the quick affirmative.
Let me look.
um
And so it goes. I haven't done a pop quiz in awhile...so I did one this morning and was met with the usual, "um"
He opened his mouth just a smidge. I rolled my eyes and commanded, "wider, Al"
He opened his mouth wider.
ALLAN! I bellowed. You have two teeth missing!!
"I know" he answered smugly with a bit of a glint in his eye.
"When did that happen?? Just now??" Can't stand that I've been that horribly unobservant. I knew they were loose - had no clue they were gone.
"A couple days ago"
"Wow...does dad know?" Thinking...dang...we totally blew toothfairy duty...obviously.
"No...I just told the kids in my class"
"Well. wow"
"I wanted to see if the tooth fairy would come if you and dad didn't know I lost my teeth"
aha! But I'm quick!
I replied, "Well, of course not...the parents have to alert the tooth fairy with a certified memo to assure that the kid isn't pulling a false alarm. It's a lot of work for that fairy to be flying all over the place, she has no time for pranks"
And with the glint still in his eye, "Or does the parent have to alert the parent?"
hahahahahahhahaahhaha...the age of figuring things out cracks me up. I confessed nothing. But he knows, at least...he thinks he does....
It's funny - my ds (around Allan's age) has had this willing suspension of disbelief, but deep down he knows knows that the characters don't truly exist. My son is very into proof, science, history, fact books, etc. and if he cannot SEE proof, he has a lot of skepticism. THOUGH...he so wants to believe in it all sometimes, that he actually does. SO CUTE! Love the photo by the way!!!!! He still loves finding money. Always a thrill - hey, I WANT TO FIND MONEY, but don't want to lose my teeth! Have a great day.
Posted by: Barbie | June 08, 2006 at 08:06 AM
Good cover! You are quick on your feet!
Posted by: Ashley G | June 08, 2006 at 08:40 AM
Hee-hee gotta love the way kids think... Great photo of Mr. Al! TFS.
Posted by: Kelley Popp | June 08, 2006 at 08:40 AM
omgosh that is a riot!
sad when they grow up and figure stuff out:(
Fun picture and I hope you will scrap this story!
Posted by: Maureen | June 08, 2006 at 08:41 AM
ha ha!!! Too funny!! :)
Posted by: Chrys | June 08, 2006 at 10:06 AM
you have a smart one there! that's a great picture.
Posted by: Amanda | June 08, 2006 at 10:40 AM
That is too funny!!
Posted by: joanna | June 08, 2006 at 01:33 PM
great story!
I hope I will be as quick as you when my cover is about to be blown!
Posted by: sue treiber | June 08, 2006 at 03:43 PM
Good save!
Looking at your two side by side there is cool. He has your beautiful smile.
Posted by: SusannaT | June 09, 2006 at 12:13 AM
Ohhhhhhhh, quick thinking!!!!!! :D And A's adorable!
Posted by: Steph | June 09, 2006 at 07:52 AM
LOL, he's a clever one!
Posted by: Amy B-perumbula | June 09, 2006 at 09:10 AM
Ah...you are so wise...and love your take on this!
What a great age...enjoy!
He is darling...love the grin...and those beautiful eyes!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: janel | June 09, 2006 at 09:44 AM
OMG he's a BLAST!!!!
Posted by: robyn bedsaul(twinsplus1) | June 09, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Oh Torm. At least he doesn't come into your bedroom the next morning with a quivering lip and hysterical cries when you ask "What's wrong?!"
"The tooth fairy forgot to come!"
I felt so bad. And made lame excuses for the errant fairy. I'll never live that one down.
Posted by: Lisa | June 09, 2006 at 05:52 PM
fabulous storytelling, as always, Sharyn!
Posted by: Kim | June 09, 2006 at 07:43 PM
Growing up is such a joy and such a wonder!! Love ya Wanda
Posted by: Wanda E. Santiago | June 10, 2006 at 09:38 PM
LOL~~ Yah, quick thinking, though he TOTALLY knows. It's all good though. Alan doesn't seem like the type to tell everyone....especially his sister, so you guys still have ThAT fun...and then comes Brian....yeah!!!!
I love the photo of him- he is growing up SO fast...
Posted by: summer | June 11, 2006 at 06:15 PM
Oooh ...you are one sly momma...I think ole AL took after you...hee!
Posted by: deB perry | June 11, 2006 at 08:12 PM
oh my gosh!!! love your quick thinking... you are too cute for words.. you and your boy!
Posted by: lin | June 12, 2006 at 06:51 PM
Haha! Smart kid! Maybe he got it from from you. Anyway, here's a big round of applause for your effort to figure out that he lost a tooth. Haha! If you didn't know, the the tooth fairy wouldn't be able to come, right? :D
Posted by: Loretta John | July 14, 2011 at 02:02 PM