Title: Imoni’s First Wiggly Tooth
Imoni sat on the couch, her fingers poking at her mouth. “Daddy, my tooth is wiggly!” she said,
Her daddy, Arthur, smiled and knelt beside her. “That’s exciting, sweetheart! Let me see.”
Imoni opened her mouth wide, and Daddy gently touched the tooth. “Yup, it’s ready to come out soon. You just have to keep wiggling it. “But what if it hurts?” Imoni asked, her voice trembling a little.
Arthur sat down beside her and pulled her close. “Sometimes things that seem scary aren’t so bad when we trust the people who love us. Don’t worry. When the time is right, we’ll take care of it together.”
“Daddy, my tooth feels so loose now!”
Arthur looked at her and said, “I think it’s time to
help that tooth come out. Can you get me a piece of string from the drawer?”
Imoni’s eyes grew wide. “String? What for?”
“We’ll tie it to your tooth and give it a quick pull.” Arthur explained gently.
Imoni hesitated. “But what if it hurts, Daddy?
Arthur knelt down to her level. “I know you’re scared, sweetheart. But trust me, I’ll be gentle, and it’ll only take a second. You’re so brave, and I’ll be right here with you.”
Imoni looked into her daddy’s kind eyes. She took a deep breath and nodded. “Okay, Daddy. I trust you.” Arthur carefully tied the string around Imoni’s loose tooth. “Ready, sweetheart?” he asked.
Imoni squeezed her eyes shut and held her daddy’s hand. “Ready,” she whispered.
“On the count of three,” Arthur said. “One… two…”
Before he got to three, he gave a quick tug, and the tooth popped right out!
Imoni opened her eyes. “Wait… is it out?”
Arthur held up the tiny tooth. “It’s out! You did it, Imoni!”
Imoni touched the gap in her mouth and smiled. “It didn’t even hurt!” she said, giggling.
“I told you,” Arthur said, hugging her. “Sometimes, trusting someone makes all the difference. "That night, Imoni placed her tiny tooth under her pillow and climbed into bed. She felt proud and brave.
Arthur kissed her forehead. “Goodnight, my brave girl. I’m so proud of you.”
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