Princess

Dear Lexi,

Before our roadtrip,
we squeezed in a little fun for you:
splashing in rain puddles (suede boots and all)

We also squeezed in a little fun for me:

A visit to Bloomingdale's

I needed a new dress/shoes for an upcoming wedding.

I expected a super quick trip. 

I expected a fussy toddler -

who fell asleep in her car seat just as we pulled into the parking lot.

I expected a little girl who wanted to play hide and seek in the clothing racks 

as I tried to hurry, hurry.

Instead, we spent a delightful hour shopping together.

It was so much fun to have my little sidekick with me.

It reminded me of all those trips I made with my own mom to the Short Hills Mall growing up. 

But, the sweetest moment by far came in the dressing room.

I tried on a long, flowy teal gown just for kicks. 

You turned and looked at me and gasped,"You're a princess mama!" 

And then I did what any princess would do, I handed the dress over to my friend.

You stepped right up to the mirror.

You liked what you saw. 

"Now I'm a princess," you said with a big grin.

And...you certainly are!

(But in the words of your Uncle John, hike up that dress!)