March 3

Delanie lost her first tooth. As I type that I realize just how inaccurate that term is yet we always use it. She didn't lose it - we still have it. I think we have all the kids teeth somewhere. Ok, those may actually be lost.

Shanna has a gift for pulling teeth. No strings tied to doorknobs. Just a paper towel and a mother's touch. She inspects the loose tooth and before you can say ouch - it's out.

The tooth fairy currently pays $5 for the first tooth. I'm not sure of the going rate for subsequent teeth but I know it's at least a buck. I'm thinking of pulling a few of my own.