My Tenacious Toddler

I watched gleefully as you practiced your walk 
A few shaky steps and some chattery talk 
With such determination you toddled to the wall 
But your feet betrayed you and you started to fall 
The impact intense and your mouth a bloody mess 
Your tiny body shaking in shock and distress 
Shrill, painful wails and free-flowing tears
Mama in crisis mode as I lived out my fears 
I offered the breast to calm your frenzied fit
But I couldn't keep you safe and that broke me a bit 
We got you checked out by the dentist on call 
Who prescribed kisses, cuddles, and nurofen galore 
Now we wait and see what of your two top teeth 
Thankful that permanent ones lie just underneath