Signs of Maturing

Rose finally lost her first tooth!  Her tooth was loose for weeks, then dangled sideways for a couple days, with the adult tooth peeking in behind.  I begged her to let me pull it, but she would have none of that.  All it took was a little horsing around with her sisters to make that tooth fall right out!  The tooth fairy brought her a 50 cent piece and 2 quarters!  A big deal to a 7 year-old!

Although many may not consider loosing a tooth a sign of maturity, it does show that my baby is getting older.  And Rose really has seemed to grow up this year.  I don't know if going to school has made the difference or just that she is getting older, but she has been more of a pleasure to be around the past few months.  Her complaining has lessened, she apologizes when she does something wrong, and she has been more affectionate.  I don't know that Rose will ever be an easy child to parent, but her attitude has definitely improved, which makes a world of difference.  This girl has the potential to do big things.