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August 31, 2005
Well Done, Grasshopper
Juliana received a little bit of birthday money and last week I let her pick out what she wanted to buy with it while we were shopping at Target. When we walked into the toy aisle, I spotted this wonderful Alice in Wonderland doll and I was so excited. If you know me, you are probaly aware that I am a huge Alice fan and have been since I was very little. So I saw the doll and I really wanted Juliana to get it but it was her money and didn't want to push something on her that she didn't really want. Well, we browsed around the dolls and dress-up clothes (her favorites) until she finally saw the Alice and said excitedly: "MOM! LOOK AT THIS ALICE DOLL! This is what I want!" And she put it in the shopping cart.
I was so proud.
Of course, within ten mintues of removing the doll from the box her hair was immediately transformed into a snarled, crazy mess. Oh how it hurts me to see dolls and Barbies with knotted up hair! I often find myself spending significant chunks of time just bushing doll hair. And don't even get me started on the My Little Ponies! Yes, my need for cleanliness and organization extends to pony hair as well. I'm very tempted to buy another Alice doll all for myself that I can keep in pristine condtion. No, I am not kidding.
Posted by Tracey Gessner at August 31, 2005 2:45 PM
Comments
Go ahead and get your own doll, Tracey. Diane will testify to the fact that she and I believe that you're never too old to play with dolls. Just be sure to hide yours away and only "play" with her when the girls aren't around - at least till they get a little older. You wouldn't want them to think you had a "sharing" problem. ;)
Posted by: Y. Sparks at August 31, 2005 5:26 PM
P.S. What a cute Alice. I especially like her little bitty accessories.
Posted by: Y. Sparks at August 31, 2005 5:27 PM