I know that many of you are on Spring Break but for those of us on the Track System it's business as usual. Either way, I hope you are all have a fantastic week!

There are so many great events this weekend that I just couldn't resist - I had to let you know!  I hope you can get out and enjoy some of these local community events this weekend or visit the Annual Events Calendar for upcoming events near you.

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Have a blessed weekend!

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By: Staci Williams, Mom Blogger for CVParent.com

It's been awhile since I've been able to post! I'm glad I have found some time. I've been busy with school and have recently started substitute teaching in the CNUSD, which I'm happy to report I've actually been enjoying thus far. I'm getting a bit of teaching experience under my belt and a little money. Woo Hoo!

Anyway, this week Jake lost his first tooth. It was so exciting for him. He's been waiting for this since most of his friends have already began losing their teeth. He is now part of the exclusive club. Jake's dentist has already informed us, by looking at Jake's xrays, that he is going to need braces. So it was no surprise when the permanent tooth started to come in behind the baby tooth, essentially not helping the baby tooth out. So, we made a game of wiggling it and checking on it every day for about a week and a half until it was merely dangling by a thread. I thought Jake might get scared if I told him I was going to pull it out so I lied to him by omission. I told him I was just going to look at how loose it was and then I quickly yanked it. I think sometimes you need to be slick as a mom in order to accomplish something. I was afraid it was so loose he might swallow it and that he would be too uncooperative if I told him what I was getting ready to do. Honestly, I wasn't sure how much it would hurt him. My husband was not going to do it because he could not bear the thought of hurting him, so that left me. Anyway, mission accomplished, with no tears and lots of celebration.

Jake wrote the tooth fairy a note that night and put it in his window (we told him that's how she enters with her pixie dust and wand) so she would know to come look under his pillow. I had recently asked a neighbor what the tooth fairy's going rate is currently. She said the first tooth gets a little more since it's special. I think I recall that from when I was a kid, so that's what we did, too. He got his money and a chance to get on Ms. Thompson's tooth chart in his classroom. A very fun memory for all of us.

I have to admit it makes me a little sad that another milestone is behind us. But I am glad I've had the chance to be a part of each and every one so far. How lucky I feel about that. I have to say though, I'm not looking too forward to the braces milestone.