Snap got really upset this morning while I was getting ready for church. I heard him crying and opened my door to ask what was wrong.
Snap: Mom, I’m really scared because I think I swallowed my tooth.
Me: Why do you think that?
Snap: Well, I swallowed something hard and look (opens his mouth and yep…bloody spot where a tooth once was).
Me: Yep, it does look like you swallowed your tooth. It will be fine. No need to panic.
Snap: But Mom, what if it bites my stomach? Won’t that be awful? And what if it stays in there forever? Is this dangerous?
Me: It won’t stay in your tummy forever. You’ll eventually poop it out. (As soon as the words came from my mouth, I knew I’d regret it.)
Snap: (suddenly without tears) AWESOME! Hey Split…Mom says I’m going to poop my tooth out! Isn’t that the coolest thing ever?! Let’s go see!
They spent the next few minutes in the bathroom. They were really disappointed to hear it may take a few days.
So, my questions…
Does the Tooth Fairy still leave him a dollar tonight? Does she have to wait for the excavated incisor? Are all boys gross?
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{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
1. Yes. He should leave her an explanatory note.
2. No. Ew.
3. Yes, apparently
Yes, boys are that gross. Yes, the tooth fairy should get a note in exchange for the tooth. No, the tooth should NOT be excavated!