Once Upon a Time... The 21st Century Fairy Tale...
I went to a baby shower this weekend, and
while the parents-to-be were opening their presents ( we were all “oohing
and aaahing” and loving the cute little pink dresses, frilly skirts and cutesy
outfits), I couldn’t help but to think of when it had been me expecting, with
impatience, the birth of my little princess… I can’t help but wonder if they
are experiencing the same butterfly sensations, worries, foresight and
precautions I used to have, even before she saw the light of day…
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| Sprinkle of Gold Fairy Dust... |
It’s amazing how different the dynamic is,
bringing a baby girl into the world, from that of having a boy.
“Whimsical” is the keyword for everything
that surrounds your child.
“Precious” is the keyword for everything
that belongs to your child.
“Beautiful” is the keyword to describe her.
I dreamt of lullabies to sing to her while
rocking her in my arms and remember all the fairy tales that could describe her
life to come…
The birth of my princess renewed my belief
in fairy tales and “happily ever after”….
"Fairy tales were not my escape from
reality as a child; rather, they were my reality -- for mine was a world in
which good and evil were not abstract concepts, and like fairy-tale heroines,
no magic would save me unless I had the wit and heart and courage to use it
wisely."
~Terri Windling~
Why not let today’s little girls, our own 21st
century little princesses, believe in the prince charming (gentlemen)? Why not
reassure them that he is out there and will come for her, holding "the" glass
bedazzled stiletto made just for her, and will sweep her off her feet in his
white stretched limousine, headed toward their “happily ever after”?
We are so worried about teaching our girls
to be independent; not to rely on or trust in anyone but themselves that
instead of someone casting a spell on them which would keep them being
single forever, we teach them how to build the cage that imprisons their own
heart, as soon as we can crush the myths and fairy tale stories. While coaching
and educating our princesses on today’s world possibilities, equality and their
limitless capabilities, let’s also teach them the reality of their self-worth
and how deserving they are of a prince charming. One who will pursue them and
want to take care of them. Let’s elevate their standards by teaching them not
to settle for anything but the best.
So that day, looking at my beautiful friend expecting
her first baby girl, reminded me of all the fairy tales that as an adult
helped me created and fight for my own happily ever after. I created and believed in them, not only for
myself, but mostly for my princess, as she deserves nothing short of a fairy
tale life from beginning to ever after...
Take a sprinkling of fairy dust,
An angel's single feather,
Also a dash of love and care,
Then mix them both together.
Also a dash of love and care,
Then mix them both together.
Add a sentiment or two,
A thoughtful wish or line,
A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray...
It's a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine.
Author Unknown
A thoughtful wish or line,
A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray...
It's a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine.
Author Unknown
Dedicated to my Princess Jazzmine... Might all your wishes come true. Bibbity Bobbity Boo!
RosieSandz
RosieSandz
*tear*.....that was so special!
ReplyDeleteI really love this! This is piece makes me emotional....
ReplyDeleteRosiiiieeee! You know I can relate to this one!
ReplyDelete"She's stubborn, messy, a brat at times,loud and silly, but in my eyes she is the definition of perfection and beauty...she is my daughter."
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I don't have children but this specific post really touched me! I'm a 24 year old man but this writing is spectacular and I love your viewpoint of women raising their daughters to be strictly independent. I fully and wholeheartedly believe that if we weren't all raised to be so independent and guard our hearts there would be so much more love in this world. Kudos to you, RosieSandz...you once again touched my heart and soul. Keep up the amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think I would relate to this post as much as I would knowing what it was about. This here is the truth and nothing else! I love your words and the thoughts you spilled on this specific blog. I'm a 24 year old man who can relate to this, that is how I know you are an amazing writer. Your viewpoint on girls, women and in my case everyone else being raised to have independence and guarded hearts really struck me. I think we all would be a little happier and surrounded by love if there were more people who saw the world like you did. Great job RosieSanz!
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