All I Want for Christmas. . .

is my 2 front teeth!

Th lost his tooth! A friend of ours from church offered to pull it for him (that kind of stuff gives me the heebie-jeebies) and surprisingly, Th agreed. She got a paper towel, had him look out the window, and in a matter of seconds it was out. Th never flinched! He was so excited, as were TJ, Ta, and I! He got a drink of water and ran into the bathroom to look in the mirror. He was so proud, and smiled big at everyone he passed in the hallway. He couldn't wait to get home from church tonight to put it under his pillow for the tooth fairy. He also spent most of the church service feeling the gap between his teeth with his tongue. He looks so cute with his toothless grin!

*I am thankful for friends with stronger stomachs than mine-- and the opportunity to witness my firstborn's first lost tooth.*

Below is a picture (please ignore the mustard on his face- he had just finished eating a soft pretzel)

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