R.I.P. Dear Toothbrush...

My 3 year old daughter is growing up so fast.  She is quite the little lady, who is fashion forward and quite opinionated about almost everything.  She likes her hair just so, and thankfully likes to keep her face and hands clean.  


What do I say to my darling daughter.. when she comes up to me with a semi wet face, wearing a proud grin.

"Mommy, I just cleaned my face"

Me:  "Oh good job!"

"Mommy, I used your toothbrush!"

Me:  "You..used my toothbrush to clean your face????" I feel the bile rising in my throat.

"Uh huh"

Me:  "Why is your hair wet?"  I ask quickly.. noticing streaks.. of damp hair.

She touches her hair.  Smiling again.  "I used your toothbrush to brush my hair too"

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh

This is one of those "Oh honey..I know you meant well.." moments.  You know the kind.. where you try to explain..to your child..they did so good trying to do right.. but.. not to ever use mommy's toothbrush again.  


Even as I type I am semi gagging at the thought of what other things my toothbrush has been used for... Goodbye dear toothbrush!  

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