November 22, 2004
Today Celine wanted to dress up like a ballerina. So she got on her tights, bodysuit and tutu. Then she wanted to wear pink lipstick. The last touch was to pull her hair up in a ponytail with ribbons. While I was combing her hair I was talking to her about true beauty since she was commenting on how pretty she was. I told her that yes, she was very pretty but then added it wasn't lipstick or pretty hair that made a person pretty. Expecting a noble response about inside beauty I asked her what really made a girl pretty and she immediately responded "eating vegetables!" To explain, we encourage our children to eat vegetables by telling them they will grow big muscles (for Laurent's benefit) and become beautiful (for Celine's benefit). I guess they are hearing the message!
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