Mermaids, Faries, and Ponies, Oh My!

When Beya got a little older and outgrew the typical baby toys I felt mildly guilty that she didn't have any real "girly" toys. She was surrounded by trains, cars, and comic book heroes. I wondered if this would have any implications long term and perhaps make her somewhat of a tomboy. The answer to that is absolutely not! Without any kind of extended exposure Beya has managed to develop a love for all things girly. She can now spot what she calls "princess" stuff from a mile away no matter where we are. I notice every time I drop her off in nursery at church that she runs to sister Hiatt and asks for "princess!" whatever that is and sister Hiatt always knows what she's talking about.

Beya's first real girly toy was the baby doll that Gammy bought for her 9 months ago when she exhibited an interest in nurturing as she would take her stuffed animals and wrap them in blankets and carry them around. In October she got a 'My Little Pony' from a Happy Meal Gammy bought her and later, Brad bought her a second one. Recently her inventory of girly toys has increased with the dress up toys I mentioned before from my mom and this past week while at Gammy and Grandad's house. She is now the proud owner of two ponies, two fairies, and two mermaids (one including a purple seahorse pictured above). She really is into mermaids and when she's in the bath she holds her legs together while lying down and splashes saying "I'm a mermaid!" Funny little girl. I took the kids to the library a week or two ago and the only book from the collection she has wanted me to read is one about a mermaid.

While we were at Gammy and Grandad's we also went to the beach and Beya acquired a collection of seashells which she carries around in a ziploc. One of her recent acquisitions is the makeup bag Gammy gave her. Beya likes to put all her treasures in it and carry it around like a little lady. She always has to take it wherever she goes. If we get in the car and I haven't grabbed it she yells "my bag, my bag!" I don't suppose I will ever stop being amazed at how utterly girlified she is. I have ascertained that her favorite color is purple because that's the one she will always choose. She loves frilly dresses and at the store she always wants me to get one for her. I never do though because I just hate those things, all frilly and silly looking. I detest all that tulle and satin not to mention it's really not a good dress for romping around the house in which I am sure she would do if she owned one. I am sure her grandparents are out there reading this and thinking that will be their next purchase. I am warning you though that fighting to keep her from wearing such a dress on any old day of the week is NOT going to be a battle I will pick so be prepared for your frilly little dress to see the inside of my washer regularly. Will it hold up? I can't make any guarantees.

I absolutely LOVE watching my little princess in action. She is such a funny character that watching her via nanny cam would probably make it in my top 10 documentaries of all time. What a joy she is to my life.