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Little girl smiles to show off her missing tooth

This week my daughter lost her first 2 teeth. She was thrilled that the tooth fairy would come, I was thrilled that I could be her toothfairy.

Parents are always proud when their children have a first anything, as they should be. But when you know you will likely miss out on most of those firsts it means even more to witness them.

In 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer metastasized to the bone, I was told it was terminal and that I had 3-5 years. With a newborn and a 2 yr old I was devastated at the thought of them growing up without me. The thought of all the things I would miss out on broke my heart, and still does.

But, I got to be the toothfairy twice this week. I got to hear the excitement in her voice, see the joy in her eyes. It's these moments shared that I cherish.

Girl hugs mom



Comments

  1. Melissa BrinklowAugust 31, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    So special ❤️ congratulations Ellie!! You've got the best tooth fairy around ;)

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  2. Tina MorounAugust 31, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    So Special💗💗💗

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  3. Tina MorounAugust 31, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    So Special💗💗💗

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  4. UnknownAugust 31, 2020 at 7:30 PM

    Awwww such a special moment!!
    Congrats Ellie! Love you guys xoxo

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  5. UnknownSeptember 3, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    Such a special moment 💕💕💕 congrats Ellie. Love you all!!

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