Life with girls is an adventure. When I sort laundry, I
actually have an entire ‘pink’ load. Any food can be transformed from ‘yucky’
to ‘delicious’ by serving it on china and adding a toothpick. Sparkle nail
polish is a must when attending church, school and the gym. But living with a
Princess and a “Princess-in-Training” has also taught me some truths about
life. If you aren’t lucky enough to rub elbows with royalty on a daily basis-
here are the things you need to know.
1. When you see flowers on the side of the road, stop to
pick them. Not only when it is convenient, but anytime. You could be on the
highway, it could be raining, or you might even be ‘running late’. These are
all minor details, handpicked flowers are essential.
2. The only acceptable attire is a dress. No matter the
occasion, nothing makes a girl feel as fancy as a dress. And not just any
dress- this dress must of course ‘twirl’!
3. Accessories can never be over-done. If you carry you head
high enough, you can pull off a feather boa combined with clip-on earrings,
fuzzy purple high heels, three sparkly bracelets, two macaroni necklaces, and a
hot pink plastic purse. Confidence is key.
4. Kisses are like cookies, everyone needs them daily.
5. Make-up doesn’t count unless you can ‘feel’ it. So apply
blush liberally and swipe that gloss over you lips until gooey.
6. Daddy is always the prince. No matter who Disney dreams
up, no one can compare with Daddy. He picks the best donuts, thinks of the silliest
jokes, and always plays the funniest games. When it comes to a dance partner at
the ball, Daddy is always picked first.
7. Treasure can be found anywhere, if you are willing to
look. Discarded hair clips, lost earrings, and sequins have been discovered
under the shelves in Wal-mart and even on the way into a gas station. Keep your
eyes open- you never know what will you find!
8. Sometimes you can just tell when a book at the library
will be good. Primary indicators are pink covers, purple lettering on the spine
or a crown on any of the characters in the illustrations. Even if the ‘words’
on the pages are disappointing, you can always make up your own story.
9. Barbies, Polly Pockets and My Little Ponies can all live
happily in the dollhouse. Which just goes to show, no matter how different
people seem to be, they can all live in harmony if everyone takes turns in the
fancy, gliding elevator.
10. Appearances can be deceiving. Not only can a small girl
be supreme ruler of an entire household, what seems like ‘garbage’ can actually
be something fabulous. Learn to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary
with a bit of ribbon and hot glue.
Feeling inspired? Wanting to live like royalty? Start here
by giving #10 a try. My little royal and I worked with an old oatmeal can,
fabric, ribbon and hot glue to create the perfect ‘headband holder’.
Remember truth #3- lots of accessories? If yours are popping
out of drawers, you’ll want to try this.
Here is the easy ‘how-to’ for a fancy headband holder.
**Special thanks to this adorable blog for the idea!
Simply empty any remaining oats from the can. Then hot glue
fabric of your choice around the can.
After folding down the top and bottom, cut two circles to
cover the raw edges. Finally add some ribbon or embellishments like pom-poms
trim, sequins or lace. Then put your stretchy and hard headbands on your new
creation. And voila- you’ve got yourself a fancy headband holder.
Now that the hair accessories are organized- slip on those
plastic high heels and go pick some flowers. You’re never too old to be a
Princess!