The case of the missing tooth

E has a had a loss tooth since August. It has been driving me nuts as his two adult teeth have already grown up behind the front baby teeth. He has refused to really wiggle the tooth. Claims that it hurts.......grrr. So I have been threatening pliers, slamming doors and the dentist. It has been hanging by a thread for two weeks and the tooth fairy has been carrying around a supply of R5 coins in her purse and it was getting a bit heavy. On Monday afternoon I begged him to just give it a little yank. No such luck. I went to my office and left him eating a leftover cupcake from a party last week.

He ran into my office to show me a Lego boat he was building and I had a sneeky look at the tooth. IT WAS GONE. The kid had swallowed it while eating a cupcake. After all those months of trouble, I didn't get the first tooth.

He suggested that we look in his poop and I suggested that we write a letter to the tooth fairy instead explaining the missing tooth. A quick search on Google showed that is perfectly safe to swallow a tooth. In fact there are a number of sample letters to the tooth fairy, from the tooth fairy and certificates all to do with swallowed teeth. Don't look at the Wiki How page of how to find a swallowed tooth. I am scared for life by the cartoon pictures of adults sifting through their morning ablutions. Yuck.

E was happy with his letter. The tooth fairy gave him his money and a certificate. He bounced around the room and wants to spend the money on a Hot Wheels car. Silly Tooth Fairy short changed him on that one so I may have to put some money in.

On a sadder note today was his last day at Pre-primary. He couldn't have cared less but his teacher and I had tears in our eyes. I will be forever grateful to this amazing school for all the changes I see in my child. He is a confident and well-rounded boy now who is well and truly ready for Grade 1. All my fears that the previous school had instilled have melted away. He is so happy there and I know that he will love the Prep school just as much.

What's on Durban 11- 13 December

Hi All,

Here is the first in my series of What’s happening in Durban/Ballito this weekend.
I will be posting this every Wednesday so if you have an event that you like to be included please let me know.

Markets

The famous Litchi Orchard Farmers Market will be hosting there Christmas market this Saturday from 9am - 1pm. Great fun with local produce, live music and yummy food. There is a small play area for little ones.

I Heart Durban market will be having one of three Christmas markets on Saturday from 9am at the Moses Mabida stadium. Find all that Durban has to offer at this fun market.

Events

Dinos Alive at the Suncoast Exhibition Centre. Fun for kids and adults alike. Open from the 12 November to the 10 January.

For adult escape try the Adult Pantomime at Greyville Racecourse - Aladdin - starring East Coast Radio's Darren Maule. Running from the 10 - 30 December. Get a babysitter and laugh yourself silly.

The annual kids pantomime will be held at the Elizabeth Sneddon theater and this year you can enjoy the adventures of Puss in Boots.

Enjoy a fun Durban style weekend. Please let me know if you would like me to add activities such as walks or reviews of kid frienldy restaurants.