So this
finally became this last night at dinner. We both survived the first tooth coming out, and I think the babe did a lot better than Mommy, who was utterly squeamish and, quite frankly, a little freaked out about the wiggly, bloody little front bottom teeth with the two completely emerged mutant permanent teeth peeking out from behind the baby ones. She was so proud, so excited. I got all teary. My baby girl. Tooth. Gone. Someone get me a tissue?
I told Rebecca that the Tooth Fairy needed to collect *clean* teeth, and that she'd first have to be notified before she would come visit, so it was fine to wait another night before putting the tooth under her pillow. After the girls were in bed, with the tooth safely wrapped up in a Kleenex and lying in my jewelry box, I quickly sewed up a special little pillow I've had brewing in my mind for weeks.
It's about 3" x 3", made of felt, hand-stitched with perle cotton, two little scrapbooking brads for eyes.
And on the back, a tiny heart pocket for the fallen tooth.
I think the Tooth Fairy checked her email today, and will be paying us a visit before dawn.
You are the best mom ever! So cute!
Posted by: Anina | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 04:39 PM
Oh, gosh! Awwww! What an adorable, proud, toothless grin. She is so sweet holding her new tooth fairy pillow. That's one of the cutest TF pillows I've seen.
Posted by: Katie | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:14 PM
That is just the cutest little pillow! So sweet. And Rebecca looks so excited. :)
Posted by: Beth | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:22 PM
that is so cute!!
Posted by: Steph | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Not only is that THE cutest lil' pillow, but the cutest CHILD! OMG! She's a doll! It's been over 30 years since MY baby girl lost HER first tooth, but I remember it as though it were yesterday! Your daughter's first tooth loss will be a great memory for you!
Posted by: Kai Naconi | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 06:55 AM
The same thing happened to Maddie -- I was a bit freaked out by the permanent teeth coming in before the babies had fallen out, but it all worked out in the end. Love the little pillow -- so cute!
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Your daughter and the new tooth pillow are both adorable. What a wonderful way to make something fun for a child who might otherwise be a tad frightened on losing their little teeth.
Posted by: June | Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 12:35 AM
That is THE CUTEST toothpillow EVER. Ack.
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 01:38 PM
Hurray! You made it through the first loose tooth. I love the little pillow you made for the event as well.
Posted by: ragan | Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 06:51 AM
Awww, she looks so cute. Ethan doesn't even have a single tooth loose yet and he's 6 1/2! I love your pillow! It's really cute. I bet she just loves it!!
Posted by: Regina | Monday, December 17, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Cute little tooth pocket! I bet Tooth Fairy would be delighted to see it. And oh, I noticed her permanent tooth already erupted before the milk tooth fell out. I guess you'll need dental help to make that tooth align with the rest of the team.
Posted by: Bobby Schaeffer | Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Auuhh, my niece would love to have a tooth pillow like that! Maybe I should plan on making one, also. Hmm, I need to ask for my fiance's help with that, though, since I'm really not into handicrafts. Haha! Btw, the little girl's teeth are as cute as her eyes! She absolutely smiles proudly! :)
Posted by: Ed Mcgoldrick | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 11:29 AM
:)
Posted by: Asyong | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 07:46 AM
How did they react when you told them about the Tooth Fairy? Don't worry. I think she's still at the right age for the tooth to grow naturally. The right time will come along.
Posted by: Vernell Leider | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM