Ben lost a tooth today. Another micro-milestone in life’s journey.

After months of whining because Ella’s teeth were falling out of her mouth every few weeks, he finally had a loose one.

He was so excited to show me his tooth after school. Just as excitedly, he proclaimed that the tooth fairy didn’t exist.

“I know you just put the money under the pillow and throw the teeth in the garbage,” he said matter of factly.

It was clear exactly what his response had been to the teachers and other kids telling him about the tooth fairy.

Plus, he just saw the movie a few weeks ago. No pulling the wool over this kid’s eyes.