Our thoughtful princess

Yesterday, Mia attended a really cute Princess Party at our local library.  The girls all came dressed up in their favorite princess outfit for a princess storytime, snack, and craft. 

When I signed Mia up, I envisioned her wearing her Barbie Island Princess costume since it is really the only character princess outfit she has.  When it came time to get dolled up for the party, she informed me that the sleeves on that dress bothered her.  While we deliberated over whether she should choose another, non-character dress or I should try to fix the sleeves on the Barbie costume, Nana presented Mia with an early birthday present–a Tinkerbell costume. 

Perfect.

She proceeded to ready herself and even got a princess updo.

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Fast forward 15 minutes and we’re driving to the library.

Me: Wow, Nana really saved the day.

Mia: No she didn’t.

Me:  Well, she had that Tinkerbell outfit for you to wear.

Mia: I know, but she didn’t save the day.

Me: Well I think that was pretty kind of her to give that to you.  [At this point, I’m getting a little annoyed that she seems less than appreciative of Nana’s gesture.]

Mia:  I know, but there are still other people with problems, Mom.

It’s dawning on me that I don’t give my kids nearly enough credit.

Me: You’re absolutely right.  That’s thoughtful of you to think of others.  Let’s just say Nana saved your day.

Mia: Okay.