Emily Giffin and The Tooth Fairy

This Summer, while I was on my "Senior Trip", I brought 2 Emily Giffin books with me, Something Borrowed and Something Blue. What a joy these books were, I read them both in 4 days. I really identified with both main characters in each book, Rachel and Darcy. No, I am not a really smart attorney nor am I a self-absorbed pretty girl. But, I could relate to their fears and idosyncracies. I love the way Giffin writes. Now, mind you, I am in no way someone who gets lost in books. I get lost in housework, laundry and jobs, diving into books is not a luxury I have.














Anna Lauren and I ended up in Barnes and Noble Sunday. I decided to buy the next book, Baby Proof. I am really excited to have the book, now if I can just find the time to read it! Don't know if I can relate to this character, but I know it will be a joy to read.

Today, a sweet little boy in our room lost a tooth. God love, he couldn't find it! The assumption was that he swallowed it. Devastated that the Tooth Fairy wouldn't come, I told him that since Ms. Sides and I were witnesses, we would write a note to the Tooth Fairy to put under his pillow. Fortunately, a little girl found the tooth on the carpet. Wish I had a picture of her face! Anyhoo, he told me to put in a safe place...I put it in one of the cute "tooth necklaces" we have for such and occasion. He left this afternoon and when I returned to my desk, the tooth was still on my desk! Uh-oh....

I went through his folder and realized, he lived on my street! However, I did not want to open that can of worms, so I decided I would first try his day care. Anna Lauren and I went by and he was still there! I have NEVER seen such an expression of gratitude on a child's face!

I MUST try to remember those feelings of childhood. Losing a tooth was a BIG deal...it IS a big deal, and that sweet little man will not be disappointed tonight ! He will recieve something from a crazy fairy that collects teeth in exchange for money. The earth is a better place when a child experiences the "little things"!

Now, I must go, I made chicken dumplings for dinner. It is still hot outside, but the comfort they bring, well, it's worth it.

God Bless,
Monica