The Tooth Fairy Strikes Again

On a recent trip to my bathroom, I came up "empty" not once, but several times...there was a mere drop of shower soap left, an inch of floss couldn't clean my teeth, and some toilet paper had to substitute for a much needed tissue. What had happened?? As I marched to the linen closet to replace soap, floss, and tissues, I realized the offender(s) not only neglected to replace the empty products, but failed to alert anyone either. Did they expect the Tooth Fairy to fly in during the middle of the night and wave her magical wand? I think so.


It seems that in addition to being wife, mother of four, housekeeper, cook, taxi driver, and so on, I have become "The Tooth Fairy" ~ no, not the real one that gives out $$$ for lost teeth, but the other one who replaces practically anything that needs replacing in my house. I don't know how I got this job. I certainly didn't apply for it. Still unsure if wings are a requirement.


The boundaries of The Tooth Fairy are limitless -- she replaces food in the pantry and refrigerator, clean wash into drawers and closets, lightbulbs, stamps, batteries, tape, q-tips, and so on. It all happens, poof, as if by magic. As I find empty soap containers in my children's shower caddy, I wonder how long they've been showering with just water. And, as I pour a mere drop out of the orange juice container, I wonder if I should have chosen the thimble-sized glass for the not-so-thirsty. Right now, I'm hoping the mouthwash isn't on empty or I'm out of luck tonight.


I guess being The Tooth Fairy isn't all that bad. I certainly spread goodwill and cheer throughout my house. Maybe even a little peace on Earth. Wonder if they believe in me... Wonder -- are you The Tooth Fairy in your house??


Yours Truly,


The Tooth Fairy


P.S. "Here's a little magic for the never believer." - REM