In Mexico, a Mouse is the Tooth Fairy

I just learned from Heather, it is National Tooth Fairy day. Do they make cards for that? And, if so, to whom do I sent them?

Interestingly, and quite conveniently, Shane lost a tooth in Mexico last week. In school a few months ago, the boys learned about tooth fairy traditions around the world. They were most impressed about the Mexican tradition where a mouse takes the tooth and leaves you what you ask for in a note. They were hoping one of them would lose a tooth, and lo and behold, one did. I have a feeling they drew straws, and the winner got to knock the loser’s tooth loose.

I wasn’t crazy about the idea of a mouse sneaking into our suite, but in broken Spanish, we asked around about what we were supposed to do. Seems you can leave the tooth anywhere in your house with a note, and the mouse will find it. We left some cheese too, for good measure. We wanted to make sure the threat of a wall didn’t make him think poorly of all Americans. Heather says the going tooth fairy rate is $5. The mouse (el raton) must converse with our fairy because he left Shane 100 pesos, about 5 bucks. More importantly, he left him with a great memory.

 

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Author: Karen Latimer

Dr. Latimer is a Family Physician and Wellness & Parenting Coach. She works with parents who want to feel more confident when helping their children and coaches young adults to help them better navigate college life and transitions. Contact her at drkarenlatimer@gmail.com to learn more. She is the author of two Audible Originals, Take Back the House -- Raising Happy Parents and Worry Less, Parent Better. She is also the co-founder of the app that makes your life easier and puts social in a healthier place -- List'm.

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