Matthew's Unspoken Rule About Losing Teeth

Matthew lost another tooth today. He was so excited. He is getting really good at this losing teeth thing. He hasn't lost that many. I think this is his fourth tooth lost in his almost 8 years. Only one tooth has been lost at school. The others have been lost/pulled with the aid of dental floss here at home. He seems to have an unspoken rule, though. (I know, you didn't realize there were rules for losing teething.) The rule is:  

Teeth can only be pulled as a stalling technique. They can be lost before bed, especially if I am already later to bed than Mom and Dad would like. OR They can be lost when I am running late for school, thus making me late for school, but it's okay because I have a great story as to why I am late.

I just had to laugh this morning as I was trying to get the kids out the door. I have learned to let it go and enjoy the moment. He gets so excited and looks so stinkin' cute with a "hole in his head," as my dad used to say. He also now has a little whistle when he says his S. Like I said, stinkin' cute.