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I woke up to the earworm of Dwayne Johnson singing “You’re Welcome,” in his role as Maui in the Disney film, Moana.
what can I say, except, you’re welcome?
These earworms are only to be expected the day after we babysit our granddaughters. Four year old ‘Frog’ is all about ‘dress-up’ and she imagines stories full of surprise and dancing, with princesses, bears, forests, stars, and magic wands. Two year old ‘Bird’ runs with any play idea that big sister has offered, not entirely following the script but ready to pretend and laugh. At their house, there are numerous dress-ups at the ready – friends and relatives have found all sorts of fun hand-me-downs and thrift store bargains. When Frog throws on a dress, so must Bird – and the next many minutes are awash with frill, taffeta, and twirl, while we all jump over hot lava.
Frog’s outfits are more traditional and manicured – she is imitating a particular character, it seems, and she knows what she wants to wear for this look. Bird, however, is pure whimsy and confusion, she simply wants in on the fun. Yesterday she marched around in a winter knit cap with two large owl eyes, a rainbow tutu that she wore like a junior prom dress, pulled up on her torso, and the patterned leggings that she had been wearing before the house had turned into one enormous dressing room. What a joyful sight!
Then these little sparkles ran up and down the hill in their front yard. Why not climb and run with swish and style?
I am learning so much from them, on how to be at ease in my body. To paraphrase Maui, What can I say, except, Thank You!!
I miss the days of dress up with my grandkids. Most are too old now. But we now have a 1 1/2 year old who’ll be dressing up before I know it. Can’t wait for that!
It is a precious time of life! Thanks for commenting!
Maureen, this takes me back to my own dress-up days and a special pair of play stilettos! That photo is fun. Love the colors and the tulle. It will be interesting to see how the girls’ styles evolve. And I think it would be amazing if you let them style you and see what they come up with!
I am laughing about those stilettos! My grandkids do not get to experience that from me, unfortunately. I will def consider letting them dress me up – lol. Thanks for commenting!
Thank you for sharing this! I loved when my daughter would play dress up! I have fond memories of playing dress up with my sister and cousins.
I was the only girl with four brothers, and had no experience with dress up, really, that I can remember. Then, I had three sons, oh my. I really don’t like to be so gender-biased – but I’m seeing and living it with these two granddaughters — it is different. They are loving dress-up! Thank you for commenting!
Now this song is stuck in my head! I love the picture and the joy emanating from it.
My apologies for the song! I didn’t mean to pass it along, lol. Thanks for commenting!
Maureen, I love that we can learn from little ones how to be in this world. Beautiful thoughts, descriptions, and you help us to join you there in those sweet moments. I love the lyric you quoted: “What can I say, except, Thank You!!”
Thank you, Denise! There are so many sweet moments with grandkids!