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Enhancing My Tooth Fairy Strategy
by Jamie Thompson
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021
Originally Published: May 15, 2016
So here we go again—the Tooth Fairy has once again skipped a visit to our house. I knew that tooth No. 6 had fallen out right before dinner, but honestly, my focus was on calming my hungry toddler. My son was thrilled, but since he’s already been through this before, there wasn’t much excitement this time around. He carefully placed his tooth in a little baggie, cleaned up the mess, and rushed upstairs to tuck it under his pillow. Meanwhile, he was complaining that he’d starve if those meatballs didn’t hurry up.
Fast forward to this morning—I went upstairs to wake him for school and found my 6-year-old in tears, clutching that little plastic bag. The Tooth Fairy had not paid us a visit. Oh no, I’m failing as a parent.
Isn’t it my job to cultivate my son’s sense of wonder and innocence by embodying a multitude of magical figures throughout the year? Shouldn’t I be pouring effort into making special occasions memorable while letting some imaginary being take all the credit? I’m just exhausted from this juggling act, especially knowing I have two more little ones who will soon be in the same boat. Can someone please help before I completely ruin my kids’ childhoods with my slip-ups?
The last time I faced a similar fiasco, it was much simpler. He lost his tooth but wasn’t sure if the Tooth Fairy had come. In a panic, I dashed upstairs while he brushed his teeth, slipped a dollar under his pillow, plus an extra 50 cents for good measure, and told him to check again. Crisis averted. This time, however, it was a different story.
Quick thinking—especially in the morning—has never been my strong suit. But I knew I had to act fast. As I scrambled for excuses about the Tooth Fairy’s absence, my son was more than willing to join in the brainstorming session. Here are some of the creative reasons we came up with, which might come in handy for anyone in a similar predicament:
- She had a really busy night and just hadn’t made it to our house yet.
- The dog was sleeping in his room. Maybe the Tooth Fairy is afraid of dogs?
- Daddy locked the windows before he went to bed. She couldn’t possibly get in!
We agreed to write a note to the Tooth Fairy, but of course, that never happened because we were running late for school. If managing my own time as a parent is tough, managing my child’s schedule is a whole different ball game. My son left for school with a smile on his face, but I had to think hard about how to fix my blunder.
At the end of the day, I realize I’m not a bad parent, just an imperfect one. I can barely remember to brush my own teeth amid the chaos of getting the kids ready for bed, tidying up, and finishing work. Remembering to check for a tooth under a pillow? Forget it. Tomorrow is bound to be just as hectic as today, and I can only hope to do a little better.
One day, my son will discover all my parenting secrets and truly appreciate the effort I made to keep his childhood enchanting. For now, I just need to step up my Tooth Fairy game, even if I can’t claim the credit for it. If you’re looking for more insights on parenting and home insemination strategies, check out this post on intracervicalinsemination.org. And if you need quality supplies, you can find At home insemination syringe kits from a reputable online retailer. For more resources on pregnancy and home insemination, visit CDC’s excellent resource.
In summary, parenting can be chaotic, and sometimes we drop the ball on things like the Tooth Fairy. But with a little creativity and flexibility, we can still keep the magic alive for our children.
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