21/365... A Little Glitz and Glamour is good for a Girl!

Savannah did not go to sleep until very late last night.  I was at BUNKO and when I got home expected to tiptoe in and things to be quiet.  I was greeted at the door by a giggling little girl and her Daddy.  They had too much fun while I was away.  She was no where calm enough to hit the hay!  After a bit, I took her to our bed, turned on a TV show and within 5 minutes she was out like a light. 

I knew that this morning would come too soon for my little sleepy head.  She still had 8 1/2 hours of sleep, but when I woke her up she was not eager to get up. The second I told her it was preschool circus day the jumped up so excited.   Savannah was the tight rope walker. The next minute she said she was a ballerina.  I have not ever seen a ballerina at a circus.  She has not been to any other circus than the tent at the State fair.  That scared her to death - the clowns that is.  The last time she went into the circus tent she was about 2 1/2.  I think my friend Liz and son Gavin also had the same experience!  By the time we had purchased the cotton candy, the screaming began.  Ever since then any clown, on TV, at a craft fair, at street festivals she was terrified.  I was hoping that no preschool clown was going to scare her today.

Savannah looked precious.  She wanted to wear makeup like the tight rope walkers do. I don't know how those crazy pageant Mom's do it - but it was a chore to me!  She would not sit still enough for the mascara.  Then she had to rub her eyes and looked like she had raccoon eyes.  I put purple and sparkles on her eyes and she looked like a peacock she said.  A sparkly round circle of pink blush on the cheeks, lip gloss and princess stick on earrings.  Then I put her hair in a high pony tail, that was not easy either.  It was worth it all when I took Savannah to the bathroom mirror to see herself.  She had the biggest smile, hugged and kissed me and thanked me for making her so beautiful.  I told her she was beautiful before we put that stuff on her face.  She felt extra special in her pink tutu with striped leggings and twinkle toe light up tennis shoes. 

I on the other hand did not look like a the Mother of a Princess.  I had sweats, sweatshirt, uggs and glasses.  It was cold and I was just focused on warmth and comfort. 

Later this afternoon I took Savannah with me to look at Ball Gowns.  She was so excited!  She thought they were all so beautiful and just had to touch them all.  I did not try on any today, but know that when I do get ready for the ball, I will feel just as special as Savannah did this morning! I look forward to having those special times with Savannah thru the years.

Today has been an extremely long and tough day for Savannah, despite the fun dress up.  With not enough sleep last night, fighting it tonight she loses control and is an angry, exhausted little girl.  I just pray this sweet child calms down soon and has sweet dreams of the princess she is.