Princesses

Dear Isabella,

You love princesses. I mean you LOVE princesses. Unfortunately, princesses are pretty controversial right now. A lot of progressive mamas are not in favor of the materialism, old fashioned stories, stereotypes and pink plastic. Well, too late! You are obsessed.

We have a lot of discussions about princesses, their stories, dresses, and songs. I've actually found a lot of positives in your princess worship. I remind you to say please and thank you, just like a princess. At dinner time, you remember that princesses have good table manners and ask to be excused. You are also kind to your friends and animals, just like a princess.

You have a lot of princess books and "peeps." As we read at night, you use the peeps to act out each story. When you play by yourself, it is often princess play. I'm amazed by the sophisticated vocabulary that you've acquired from all of the fairy tales we've read. You talk about coaches, spinning wheels, enchanted castles, and fairy godmothers.

So, maybe I'm not the most progressive mama in the toy department, but I'm doing something I think is more important: I've found something you love, and I'm sharing it with you.

Okay, I have to go. We're watching watching Enchanted for the first time tonight!

Love you,

Mommy