BB is desperate for a visit from the tooth fairy. Itβs been the first thing she talks about in the morning and the last thing she talks about at night all week thanks to an episode of Topsy & Tim in which they learn about the tooth fairy and hatch a plan to try andΒ glimpse her.
BB keeps asking me when the tooth fairy is going to visit her, but given that she only turned four in August and that according to Mrs Google milk teeth typically fall out at five or six she could be waiting a while.
I told her this (I didnβt quite deliver it like that) and she protested that βthatβs AGESβ and pointed out that Topsy and Tim are only four and the tooth fairy has been to see them.
Iβm sure the tooth fairy has indeed been to see them, but thatβs because thereβs NO WAY theyβre only four (see Life Love and Dirty Dishes for a hilarious post on the 5 misdemeanours of Topsy & Tim) and are pushing six if not seven at least.
βBut itβs not fair, Topsy and Tim have seen the tooth fairy!β has been the constant chime at bedtime this week and Iβve been trying to placate her by saying we just have to be patient.Β Then last night her face lit up and she said: βI know, mummy, if we donβt brush my teeth at bedtime then theyβll get holes in and fall out sooner.β
So now β along with getting knots out of hair and pyjamas on – weβve got a new battle on our hands at night: tooth brushing.
Topsy & Tim have got A LOT to answer for.
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Thanks for the mention. Those two have a lot to answer for! We haven’t had the tooth fairy visit yet, but I do get asked by the big one on a regular basis. He is 6 though, so I’ve not got as long to wait as you, well until the little one starts asking!
I’m hoping BB will forget about it again & the phase will pass!
On the bright side, at least she’s excited about losing teeth! I remember being at least as nervous as I was excited when the tooth fairy was due for a visit – would there be pain or blood & if so, would it be worth $1…? Hilarious solution to stop brushing!
That’s true – I’d forgotten that I was worried about it when I was little…hadn’t thought of that!
My 5 year old’s first tooth fell out last week and I completely forgot about the tooth fairy leaving something under his pillow so his dad put a huge pot of dulce de leche someone had brought from argentina. ajajaja either way he loved it. #justanotherlinky
That sounds better than money!!
Awww bless, my 5-year-old is also desperate for a visit from the tooth fairy. I can’t stand Topsy and Tim. Just the mention of them makes me shudder. Is it just me who finds these two slightly creepy?
The whole Topsy & Tim set up is rather creepy – especially the mum, how can she remain so composed?!
my little thinks its great to have cavities now. She loves all the attention that she gets at the dentist and wants to go back
Oh no! That is BAD news!!
Oh dear oh dear. That is FAR from twintastic… Topsy and Tim strike again!
Shows a bit of creative thinking there, with the no-brushing solution π
x Alice
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Yes she’s a cheeky monkey like that – anything to avoid teeth brushing!
My son was 7 before his first tooth fell out! He found it hard seeing all of his friends with big gappy grins and he was soooo desperate for his first wobbly tooth!
Good luck!!
#abitofeverything
Goodness so we could be waiting 3 years!
My twin girls love topsy and Tim and if they have said it it’s gospel great read #abitof anything
Yes tell me about it – I could cheerfully wring their necks!!
Thankfully the wee man doesn’t seem that fussed by Topsy & Tim, so whenever they come on it’s a quick shift of the channel to something that quells the urge to throw the remote at the TV!
Enjoy it while it lasts – you might escape it altogether!
Maybe if I keep changing channels quickly enough he’ll never know it exists? I wonder how long I can shield my child from the horror that is Topsy & Tim π
Might be wishful thinking!
Oh brilliant, love the ingenuity of your little one. I don’t think my daughter has seen that episode, I’ll have to change the channel if it comes on. Yes to their ages – they can’t only be 4 still!!!! #abitofeverything
I can’t fault her problem solving skills!
Darn straight do those kids have a lot to answer to! Brilliant post. Good luck with the teeth, the jimmies and the hair π
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Thank you!x
Oh Topsy and bloody Tim. I didn’t realise they were supposed to be four?! They’re about five foot tall! They are just the most sickeningly ‘perfect’ children – even when they do something wrong, they immediately realise and apologise profusely. It’s so unrealistic. Thankfully, we only have to watch it ‘by accident’ because my three year old will only watch things involving vehicles mostly! #abitofeverything
And the mum never, ever gets cross!
I HATE Topsy and Tim! My 5yo has been bugging me for months now about losing a tooth because of this episode! I feel your pain! x
I’m sure the programme makers do it deliberately!
My daughter is the same! She’s also desperate for ‘school shoes’ when she’s only 3… #abitofeverything
They grow up so quickly!!
Aw bless! Haven’t had this with my youngest yet but have had 2 with my eldest. For some reason though he really doesn’t seem too fussed about it! #abitofeverything
Lucky you then!
I consider myself quite lucky not to know who Topsy and Tim are. Both my boys developed their teeth quite late, sonas a result were older than their peers when they lost them. Our tooth fairy was very forgetful and often te boys had to wait several days till she turned up (mummy fail!!)
Thanks for linking up, Tracey xxx #abitofeverything
You are sooo lucky not to know who they are! I don’t think I’ll dare be forgetful when it comes to tooth fairy duties…
Oh dear! We have hair brushing, washing drama but have recently sorted teeth wars thankfully! I’m really glad we’ve not seen that episode. Topsy and Tim are ridiculously old aren’t they?! π I do like them though, far preferable to crap like Waybaloo! π
I think you’re the only one so far who actually likes them!
Well I can see her logic there! Bet you love Topsy and Tim for helping to put that thought in her head – albeit indirectly! We have a similar issue here although it’s because of the tooth fairy coming to visit Peppa Pig – Jessica will often ask me how many sleeps until the tooth fairy visits. She’s only just turned four as well! Thanks for linking up to #ftmob π
Crikey children’s programmes have a lot to answer for!
Ha ha this is brilliant (well, not so brilliant for you…) I’d better try and avoid that episode, that is exactly the kind of logic my girls have. Hope she gets over it soon though, bed time is hard enough! Becky xx #ftmob
She’s still talking about it but hopefully she’ll be on to the next thing soon…
Great post – they certainly do as they are so PERFECT!! Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
I’d love to know what the actors are like in real life – not that perfect I bet!!
Luckily with my children being 9 and 11 I’ve not had the ‘pleasure’ of watching these two ha but u can well imagine π Thanks for linking up to #Picknmix
Stevie x
You escaped you lucky thing!!
Oh no! The pressure!! I have never watched this show but I know what you’re saying when shows/movies set up the expectations! You never know what they’ll be expecting next! You’ve always got to be one step ahead. Good luck! #abitofeverything
All these shows have so much to answer for…
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