Are You a Princess or a Queen?

Bailey was watching a segment on Noggin about a firefighters. The little girl hosting the segment said she wanted to be a fireman when she grew up, and posted the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Bailey yelled out, "A Princess!" (The things she says cracks me up)

This reminded me of when I was teaching in Long Beach. A fellow teacher was going on interviews at a new district in Manhattan and was asked the question, "Are you a Queen or a Princess?" in her interview.

We all thought it was a peculiar question, but it did spark such interesting lunch time talk. This was about 9 years ago, and my answer was a princess. I loved being taken care of and did not like making all of the decisions.

I have not thought about that question for nearly 9 years.

Well, let me tell you...9 years later, at 33 years of age, a master's degree, many teaching and curriculum positions, a husband, two dogs, two children and a home of my own that we built from the ground up...I am now a queen. I like things the way I like them, I have no problem telling people what I want or making decisions. I still get all of the benefits of being a princess, ie. I am well taken care of...and I now understand why my colleague answered a queen!

Have fun discussing with your girlfriends and I would love to hear what your answer is.

These boots are made for walking.

There's a reason we call her "Boots"

She's not looking at the camera...there's a mirror in front of her
More looking at the mirror

I was working on the computer and I hear "clomp, clomp, clomp." I go into my closet and there is Bailey in a pair of my boots.

Raif Laughing

Raif loves his Daddy and can't wait until he comes home. Here is the two of them playing on the couch.

Mesmerized Raif

Raif in his crib
This is exactly how Colby watches TV.

Now that Raif can sit up he loves to sit in his crib and watch his aquarium make bubbles and play music.

Roasting Marshmallows

Bailey and Reagan with sticky fingers
Colby showing Reagan the perfect technique

Bailey's turn

The girls tickling Paige

Paige loved her s'more

On Saturday we had the Ireland's over for some delicious crab (I love the weekends when Colby is inspired to cook). Afterwards we roasted marshmallows in our front yard. We have a built in fire pit that I am glad Colby talked me into. If you haven't had a s'more in a while, let me tell you I forgot how delicious they are.

My Sunflower

My gardeners (aka my mom and dad) came over again last week and planted more flowers. My dad bought us both a sunflower and mine currently has 7 blooms...don't be jealous dad! Thanks Mom and Dad! I love my garden.

It's Official

So proud!

I love that sheepish grin!

Raif is officially sitting up. He is finally able to on his own. The boppy pillow is behind him, since we still have tumbles, but he played in a sitting position for about 15 minutes with his train.