My Dear Princess

Dear Keira.
I love this fantastical stage that you are in right now! You are truly a princess - all the time. Tonight we had a little program at your preschool. We got to go to your classroom and experience your daily routine and meet all your dear friends that you love so very much. You were "as fast as lightning" while eating your dinner. You told us that you needed to be fast so that you could get ready for tonight. When you came down from your room I had to hold back a little giggle and dad couldn't help but let his mouth drop open just a little. Little did we know that this was just the beginning . . . you were not yet finished.

You've loved this pink dress for two years now. Last winter we had a near fatal encounter with this beloved dress. Despite my own fear of riding escalators dad taught you and Bently how to ride them with ease in the airport. Since then, both you and Bently insist that we ride the escalator when available. On this particular day we were at "Meet the Animals" in the Science Museum when you sat down on the escalator. I had Tessa in the Baby Bjorn and didn't see you until the last second. I hurriedly asked you to stand up as I bent down to lift you but it was too late! Your dress had already been sucked into the escalator and was trying to take you with it! The man in back of us had the nerve to tell us to "look-out" and then "move on". The whole time I was frantically pulling yards of pink tulle out of the escalator. So I pushed the emergency stop button gathered myself together (you see, even as an adult I am still a little nervous of these contraptions). I then had to yank and rip the bottom half of the dress out of the jammed escalator. The whole time being overly concerned for you dress - not your life. Since then your dress has never really looked the same. The bottom is worn ripped everywhere, and starting to fray. Nevertheless . . . it is your favorite.

But back to tonight. Not only did you insist that you had to wear this pink dress (of all your pink dresses). You also had to do your hair and lipstick before leaving the house. In vain I suggested "a barrette, how about a ponytail, maybe even a braid". But none of those were quite stately enough. Only this jeweled crown would do. It matched your over sized jeweled ring perfectly! You looked exquisite to say the least. And now, only now, you were ready to go!

Yes, you were a bit overdressed for the event. But you are a princess and princessess always wear their crowns, jewels and best dresses! So you looked perfect.

And we were so proud to see your classroom and to meet your friends! You are happy at school and proud of your independence. I love you Keira, and we are so proud to be your parents and stand by your side. Thank you my dear!

Love Always,

Mom

(your painting that you entitled "Picture of a Waterfall")