tooth troubles?

Dear Ari,

What's this about your teeth causing such trouble?

Mom says you raised quite a fuss.

But while we visited, you rarely let out a peep.

photo by Jenny Haller

Why, you were charming at the Mexican restaurant ...

... showing off your new talent for drinking through a straw.

Mommy's watch or Baba's bracelet kept your mind off your teeth as we waited in line at the pancake house.

And oh, so much people-watching to do!

Those teeth were forgotten while we helped Daddy set up his classroom:

so much going on!

Lots of plain old playin' on the floor was a great teeth remedy.

And oh, boy ... on our final night with you, Daddy wanted to

take you swimming: Baba's favorite! So into your suit and adorable robe ...

and off for an evening dip. Ahhhhh ... who worries about teeth?

What a blast!

So, Ari, I am very proud of your big-girl efforts to

show us a good time in spite of those brand new teeth.

 Until next time,

miss you and lots of love,

your Baba

p.s. only about 6 more years til the Tooth Fairy visits!