Do you believe?

As we were heading out today, Ladybug was all worried about what if she lost her tooth today.  She has lost many teeth but she has a new one about ready to come out.  She wanted to make sure not to lose the tooth because she wanted the tooth fairy to come.  And then I got worried.  I am out of the dollar coins...what if she lost the tooth??

So I told her that maybe the tooth fairy was on vacation.  But she wasn't buying that.  She informed me that the tooth fairy uses all the teeth to make swings.  I was afraid to ask more details about that statement.  And then she said...

Ladybug:  Mama, I have a question.
Mama: Yes?
Ladybug: And I need the truth from you.
Mama: (laughing) Okay.
Ladybug:  Is the tooth fairy real?
Mama: (Oh geez!)  What do you think? (when all else fails -- like my brain -- throw it back at the child)
Ladybug: Mom!  I want the truth!
Mama:  I understand.  Do you think she is real?
Ladybug: Well the older kids tell me that you take the teeth and throw them away and leave me money.
Mama: Why would I take your teeth? (Which I do...but just to gross you out -- I don't throw them away)
Ladybug: I want the truth from you.
Mama: Well do you believe she is real?
Ladybug:  I am not sure.  But I think she might be.
Mama: Okay.

I know she won't believe in these things (Easter Bunny, Santa, tooth fairy, etc) forever.  I don't even see a definite reason for her to believe in these things.  But I enjoy the make believe.  And I am not sure I am willing to give it up yet.

Mean Mama