Wednesday, August 8, 2012

The tooth fairy

Dearest Catalina,

A word about dental hygiene:  your mommy never paid too much attention to her teeth, as a result i have a mouth full of silver and a less than bright white smile.  It is because of this that i am determined that you have good dental hygiene.  I noticed a few weeks ago that your teeth were starting too look a little brown.  Www gave you a tooth brush at an early age and thought it was cute how you would brush your teeth with mommy.  Of course you weren't really brushing your teeth, but rather just biting on the brush.  I began to get worried and made it a point to start giving your teeth a good brushing myself.

Holy cow i had no idea what a fuss you would make about this!  I'm seriously afraid our neighbors are going to call the cops!  You scream bloody murder and wriggle and toss around like I'm torturing you!  Your poor daddy can't stand it.  I hate that this is so traumatic for you, but i hope someday you understand that it is really for the best.  I'm learning that being a parent isn't all hugs and kisses (although you give plenty of those, too!)  I'm really enjoying this stage in your life (apart from the holy terror screaming!)

I love you, baby.
Forever your mommy.