Tooth fairy

Okay, so we're not quite ready for this one yet, but it got me to thinking when I heard a good friend of mine say on her blog today that her kiddos (8 & 10 years old) don't believe in the tooth fairy anymore because the kids on the bus told them the truth.  What do you say when that happens?!  I'm not looking forward to my boys finding out!  I have no idea what to say, but I thought this was a great response my friend had.  I had to post it... one, because it was so genuine & sweet and two, because I'm gonna need some inspiring words to say to the boys one day when this happens.  Bottom line, I may have to borrow what this mom said someday... Hope you don't mind, Shelley.  :)

Here's what my friend said: 

I told them that I couldn't speak for all moms and dads, but we did it to bring excitement and magic to their special days.  We want all of their memories to be big deals, but mostly we did it to teach them.  Just like Steve and I taught them to walk and talk, it was our job to teach them how to believe.  The most important choices in life come down to faith.  You have to believe in things you can't always see, like God and love.  That's the thing with the tooth fairy.  While you are little, she lets you practice believing in something you can't see, and when you get big, you learn to question and search out the truth for yourself.  God and true love will pass any test, and you passed this one!

LOVE this.  For so many reasons.  Thank you sweet Shelley for your tender words and your sincere heart.  You are a blessed woman and a dear friend!  Love you to pieces!