Don't you wish that you could still look at life through the eyes of a four year old?? The other day we were at Target looking for a baby gift and Emma started whining because I wouldn't buy her a toy. After arguing with her in the Barbie aisle (which was my fault for even venturing to the toys), and trying to explain to her that money doesn't grow on trees, she boldly looked at me and said, "But Mommy, all we have to do is take it to the front and pay for it and I can take it home!" Oh, honey, if only life were that simple!
I watch in admiration as my princess comes walking out of her room wearing pretend makeup, some pretend dress shoes, jewelry, some adorable pink sunglasses, and a funny little headband with feathers on it. She looks at me and says, "Mommy, how do I look?" I of course gasp and say, "Dahling, you look mahvelous!" She giggles and goes about her pretend play. Why do I look at her in admiration?? Because she is such a confident young lady who hasn't been subjected to life! She doesn't care if her tummy sticks out a little too much or if her hair just isn't right. And if she's got $1 in her purse she's the richest girl alive!
Oh, how I wish that I could see life through the eyes of a four year old. But no matter how tough things can get, my life is really quite awesome. And if you ever catch me staring off into space with a silly grin on my face, I'm probably thinking of my little princess and how perfect her world is because she's got makeup, dress shoes, cool shades, and $1 in her pocket...what more does she need?
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