First tooth down for Lauren!

Lauren lost her first tooth on Thursday last week. The tooth fairy gave her 5 golden dollars!

I found it odd how differently my two children handle loose teeth. Katherine tells me that she has a loose tooth and it is soft foods and avoidance of the offending tooth until it literally falls out of her head…in about two months on average.

Lauren on the other hand, realized she had a loose tooth and she immediately began fiddling with it. Finger pulls, tongue wiggles, whatever…that tooth never had a chance. It was out before 24 hours had passed. I’m more like Lauren. Get the tooth out, give me my money and lets move on with life.

We had a wonderful Saturday. The weather in Florida this time of year is fantastic. Warm, dry, sunny…perfect. We introduced our friends, the McCurdy’s to Hillsboro River State park. Mylene is Canadian and Bill is from California. They loved the park and the girls had a good time with Mirin, their 3 year old daughter who idolizes them. We had a nice hike, picnic, playground time and then home. Rocky enjoyed it too. On the way home, we stopped by the farmers market to pick up some fresh fruits and veggies. While we were checking out I saw that they had hot boiled peanuts. “Bill, have you ever experienced the pure pleasure that is hot boiled peanuts?” I asked. “Hot what!?!” was his reply. The lady gave him a sample and he was in heaven. We both got a bag and hopped into the car. It’s not easy to drive while eating boiled peanuts so this was all about safety. :-) We were supposed to head home but what happened instead is that Woody, Mylene, Bill and I sat in our separate cars and had a race to see which couple could finish the boiled peanuts first. Woody and I totally won. Boo Yah!

So I am feeling pretty fulfilled right now. I mean really, how magnanimous of me to to share one of my most favorite Southern foods with the new neighbors. I am adding “Southern Culture Tour Guide” to my resume now.

Work is going well. I’m learning lots and I’m pleased that the schedule allows me to drop the girls off and pick them up in the afternoons. Woody was laid off almost one month ago so he’s been home, which has helped tremendously with getting into a new routine.