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Confessions of A Tooth Fairy
By Donna Smith
Even when I remember to be the Tooth Fairy, there usually is still a problem. One time I didn't have a dollar. OUR Tooth Fairy always leaves a dollar -- unlike the kids across the street who get a crummy quarter. I couldn't possibly leave change under her pillow -- then she would sink to the level of the neighbor's Tooth Fairy. If I leave more, the other kids will remember and expect the same. Can't have the Tooth Fairy show preferential treatment to kids in the same family. What to do?
| Dear Ashlee, Thank you for your tooth. It is quite lovely. Unfortunately, you are going to have to wait until tomorrow night for your special $1 bill. See, on the way to your house I stopped by the ATM machine to get money for tonight's rounds. I think the magnetic strip on my ATM card went bad because the machine wouldn't give me a dime! Either that or I'm broke. I'll have to get my accountant to check into it in the morning. Either way you will get your $1 bill. Warmest wishes, The Tooth Fairy |
When my daughter lost her third tooth, I thought I did everything right. Even though tired to the point of exhaustion the night it happened, I still managed to sneak into her room, take the tooth, make the switch and get in bed. All within a matter of two minutes, I might add. No problem. This Tooth Fairy thing was a piece of cake that time.
