As I clipped Jack’s toenails (not usually a spectator sport), I noticed Will surreptitiously trying to get ahold of one of the clippings I’d collected.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
Will shrugged and replied, “Well…Tooth Fairy takes toenails, too. Right?”
Believe it or not, I did not see that one coming. “Umm — No. I’m pretty sure Tooth Fairy is only into teeth.”
“But there was that one time when I left her a bead,” Will insisted. “And she took that didn’t she?”
“Yes, but do you remember that she left you kind of a snarky note telling you not to try and trick her again?”
Will sat back on his heels, “Oh…guess I forgot that part.”
I hope to heaven Will loses a baby tooth soon. I don’t think Tooth Fairy’s heart can take any more surprises.
You might not have seen it coming – but it may be more universal than you think. My 5 year old recently lost a (whole) toenail after a scooter accident. She also asked if she could leave it for the toenail fairy… I’m really not sure about this new generation, but I suspect Shrek had something to do with it…
Raewyn, I’m glad I’m not the only one with gross children. Wonder what they think the Toenail Fairy would leave in exchange? *shudders*