The other night while Chickeymonkey was brushing her teeth, I noticed how loose her bottom right front tooth was. It flipped back & forth so loose, I told her she better yank that puppy out of there or she’d swallow it with her PB&J and wind up not even getting any cash. No tooth, no tooth fairy, you know what I’m sayin?
She grimaced. And winced, and whimpered. That’s pretty standard.
The next night, we were eating dinner and she held out her hand to me and said “my toof!” Yep, there it was, and how giddy was she? I think she was more proud of herself for not swallowing it. Then it was all about the tooth fairy, “maybe she’ll give me A HUNDRED DOLLARS!” – heh! Yeah, dream on, kiddo. When she’s big, she can pay someone a hundred dollars to take her teeth, but no tooth fairy in her right mind is going to give that for a measly little baby tooth, even if it is the first one. (No tooth fairy that I know of, anyway.)
* * * * *So I slept hard lastnight – for the first time in a long time. So hard that I’m still sluggish, and if I don’t keep moving I’ll just go find my cozy spot on the couch and turn the ringer off. It could be the snow (depressing) or the cold (even more depressing), I’d like to think it had more to do with the steady stream of chaotic personal events that have suddenly given me some calm and clarity.
* * * * *I’ve found myself terribly disappointed with this fine arts association I’m a “member” of. Not only did I work my fingers to the bone preparing for exhibition – but my pieces hung for over a month before tags were put up (and I’m assuming they’re up now, with less than 2 weeks remaining
update: the tags are still not up. ), but on the brochures that went out? They spelled my name wrong. On the second set of brochures? They didn’t even put me in it! Why the heck did I get all jazzed about this, anyway? It’s nice to know people are walking by and seeing my work, definitely. It’s not so nice to think they didn’t have any idea that my work is available for purchase or who to call to obtain it. No information available for that long? Ugh. That’s just bad business. I paid for my membership, I was ready with my pieces and I filled their space with some kick@$$ paintings. I make them look good – why can’t they return the favor? Ok maybe that’s why I have a headache, too.
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I’m really glad I have other successful venues to make my work available.
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1st baby tooth – boy I can imagine how excited she is for the tooth fairy. Wow…a hundred dollars?? At least your chickey monkey is aiming high for herself! 😆
Glad you got some decent sleep finally. Sorry to hear about the fine arts association. You’d think they’d be better organized!!!! Well, I am happy you got to hang your art regardless. That is still very cool. :hug:
She’s so darn cute!!
On another note- Your paintings were admired by many people who got the pleasure of inhaleing the beauty of your work. I know they didn’t get to see who the artist was or the amount they could be purchased at but maybe the smile on their face or the laughter from the kids expressions was something they will hold in their minds forever! And who knows, maybe that image will draw them back and then they will see the contact information!! Ya never know!
Try to enjoy your day regardless of the weather. It is so drab, I know…. But my tulips are still blooming and are perky!! Weird, but it’s nice to look at!!!
xxoo
one of my kids swallowed a baby tooth and another one lost it down the drain when she was washing it off. the tooth fairy still left a little something;)
no wonder you feel disappointed, i hope they are able to do something to make this up to you.
You’d be surprised how much some “tooth fairies” leave their kids. Geesh. I used to get a dollar. I’m sure with inflation, it’s much more these days.
Snow, cold, and poor sleep can really get you down, can’t they? I feel for your disappointment with your art exhibition…I’ve gotten a similar experience myself, and it stinks.
On the up-side, you’ve got that adorable Chickeymonkey. How much money does the “toof-fairy” bring these days?
It snowed here last night. UGH! But, sunny today.
She is so cute, with her teeth. No more tooth fairy for my kids.
Sorry the gallery is being a PIA. What is up w. that?!?!?!
It has been a hard week on Planet Earth. Here is to a good weekend!
That is so frustrating when someone doesn’t do their job. Especially when you’ve paid them to do it. 🙁
First, that really bites about the exhibit. How heartbreaking, and I’m really sorry. 🙁
Second, how cute is that picture?? $100?! LOL Don’t they wish. Hell, I wish!
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