The Giant Tooth

My sweet boy (Bugs) is 6 years old. He is just about to finish kindergarten. At school there is a giant, laminated paper tooth on the wall. Whenever a child loses their first tooth, they get to write their name on the tooth and have a little celebration about it with their friends.

The only problem is that Bugs hasn't lost a tooth.

It is nearing the end of the school year and he is devastated that he isn't going to be able to write his name on the giant tooth. A few weeks ago at the dentist, he even asked lots of questions about when he would lose his first tooth. To be honest, I did too because if every other kid in his class has their name on the giant tooth, why doesn't Bugs? The dentist reassured us both that boys can lose their teeth later and that we shouldn't worry. He'll lose a tooth within a year or so.

Bugs was upset. He wants to lose a tooth NOW. I wanted to tell him that I feel his pain, but mostly I had to give him a mom speech that his teeth just aren't ready yet and that he has to wait until his body is ready for a loose tooth.

Also, I just love his little smile and can't imagine him with a hole in it yet. Maybe I'll make a giant tooth for his wall when it happens so he can write his name on it.