The Tooth Fairy!

My little man lost his first milk tooth yesterday morning in a rather strange mixture of horror and delight! His front bottom teeth have both been wobbly for a couple of weeks, but then overnight one made its way higher up than it's neighbour - almost trying to escape. I asked my son if he wanted me to try and (gently) pull it out, at which point he clamped his hands over his mouth and ran to the other side of the house! After some persuasion (me/ Sam don't be daft you don't want it to come out when you're at the library and lose it do you?) he agreed to let me look. One quick pinch, it lifted straight out and I popped it safely in his hand.... at which point he proceeded to run in and out of rooms like an excited loon! He also insisted on ringing Daddy and granddad straight away to report his news!

I had forgotten exactly how small milk teeth actually are, given that it has been more years than I care to remember since I lost mine! The tooth itself is absolutely tiny, and at the mention of the tooth fairy trying to get it from under his pillow (top bunk bed and a very active sleeper) I wondered whether there was a 'safer' way for her (ie. me) to collect the tooth and deliver a coin in return? My mum bought be a lovely little book for my birthday a couple of years ago, and I'm ashamed to admit that (due to the usual demands of work/family) that I haven't attempted anything from it yet. One pattern featured on the front cover caught my eye, and it had been my intention to make it for just this reason... a tooth plushie!


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Softies-Simple-Instructions-Plush-Pals/dp/0811856526/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376655183&sr=1-4&keywords=plush#reader_0811856526

Although the plushie itself is meant more for cute value/display a quick pocket added to the back would be an ideal safe place for a tiny tooth/coin. I showed the pattern to my son last night and he was very excited about having a cute, special pillow for his teeth - and let's face it, we're going to be using at least 19 times more :P I've got a pack of felt (thanks mum!!) bought especially for the projects in the book, so I'm going to try and make a start this weekend... pictures to follow!