Oh boy, I slept like a rock! I did have to wake up Mommy five times to tell her about the spooky shadows in my room that looked like monsters. I knew it was just the moonlight dancing on my curtains, but I figured she missed me. When she hugged me that last time, I knew I was right. She’s lucky to have me; otherwise, she’d be all alone in the dark.
I had a super cool dream about a bear, swings, and a house that was all crooked. I can’t wait to tell my parents all about it — it’s gonna take at least three hours, because I have so much to say and sing! I’ll start right now.
Guess what? Today is my first day of preschool! I have to look amazing, so there’s no way I’m wearing that dress Mommy picked out for me. It was cute in the store when she asked, “Promise you’ll wear it?” but now that it’s here, it feels kinda sad and I think I smell her hope on it. Yuck! Plus, I decided I don’t like blue anymore since yesterday.
I found the best outfit! Special days deserve wings, gloves, a crown, all my hair barrettes, my Christmas dress, and my snow boots—because, why not? The outfit I picked sparkles, and I adore sparkles! It twirls beautifully, and I love twirling! I feel like a princess, and all my dreams are coming true. I imagine fairies crying tears to make it, and unicorns are probably super jealous of me right now.
I’m going to make a grand entrance on the stairs like a real princess at a magical ball, because that’s what I am!
Whoa, Mommy looks a bit tired this morning. I should probably tell her so she can fix it! She seems like she might have a baby in her tummy too. I’ll mention it later, maybe when we’re at the grocery store.
She never dresses up, and it makes me feel a little sad for her. She always wears black jeans and those old sneakers, even though I’ve seen those bright red high heels in her closet. When I’m a mommy one day, I’m going to wear ball gowns and wedding dresses every day because I won’t let my dreams of being the most beautiful fairy lady ever die! Or I’ll be a mermaid. I saw a mermaid once, and she was super glittery.
Daddy looks really rested! They finally noticed me standing on the stairs. I’m smiling shyly like, “Oh, I didn’t see you there, Mommy and Daddy. But while you’re here, enjoy my fabulousness!”
They’re looking at me kinda funny. Mommy says, “You look very, um, colorful?” She seems tired when she says this. “Are you ever going to wear that new dress, or should I take it back?”
I think about the new dress; it did look kinda magical on the hanger. I can tell by the way she’s looking at me that I need to think carefully about my answer.
“Maybe tomorrow?”
And then I start twirling.