Grateful for Cinderella

Written by

Kellie O’Brien

Laugh out loud, Life and laughter, Raising Girls

THIS week I’m grateful for:

Playing Cinderella: Princess Ella finally allowed me to play Cinderella during our make believe games this week. I always get lumped with the Ugly Step Sister role. I was so grateful she felt I could handle the lead. Then I realised the real motive behind it. “Now, sweep the floor, Cinders. Then give me a foot rub. Now do the washing’’. Ah, right. I see.
A HUGE giveaway coming: Some of the brands I’ve loved during the past four years as the girls have gone through babyhood are going to be featured in a pretty special giveaway on Monday. I feel so fortunate they were keen to work with me.
Cheap Halloween costumes: After referencing all those wonderful people in last week’s post who inspired me to get crafty for Princess Ella’s Halloween costume, I stumbled across a cheap witches outfit – complete with broom – in one of those cheap and nasty shops this week. So I bought it. I know. I’m lazy. But she loves it. So much so, she slept in it Wednesday night. Thanking goodness she didn’t wake during at midnight and catch a glimpse of herself in her floor-to-ceiling wardrobe mirror.

girl dressed as witch — The morning after…

I’m joining with Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

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28 responses to “Grateful for Cinderella”

October 28, 2011

Maxabella

She’s too adorable – and clever, very clever. Watch out, Cinders! x

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Hehe!! Oh yes. Can only imagine what she’ll be like in another few years! 🙂
  
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October 28, 2011

Tat

Lol, just when you thought you had it good… Did you get to marry a prince or did you change roles before the end of the game?

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Changed roles… of course! Gah! Oh well, lucky I’ve already got my prince! 😛
  
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October 28, 2011

Leanne

How funny! I’m sure that you managed the role with grace as the real Cinderella does!

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Oh, but of course, Leanne!! Hehe!! 🙂
  
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October 28, 2011

Sarah

I love when our kids adore things that are easy for you too! Love the outfit.

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  She toddled off to childcare this morning with it on – very proud. I even drew a spider web and spider on her face. She thinks she’s too cool for school today! 🙂
  
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October 28, 2011

Shelley

I’m really not a fan of Halloween – but that costume is too cute for words! Hope you got photos of her asleep in it! Precious. xx

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Same here, Shelley. I’ve never done Halloween before, so it’s taken a bit of effort to come up with something this year. I probably wouldn’t have bothered if it wasn’t for childcare having a Halloween day today!
  
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October 29, 2011

Deb @ Home life simplified

So adorable! (and good on your for pretend play – that is my big kid thing I avoid).

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  LOL! Usually I get out of the pretend play and handball it onto The Bloke in The Shed! He LOVES pretend play – especially when it involves fairies and princesses! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Mum on the Run

You lucky Cinderella, you.
I love that pic- and the image of her asleep in it.
Absolutely gorgeous.
🙂

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Thank you. She’s so happy with it. She thinks she’s pretty cool with her broomstick too! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Caz

I’m afraid I just ignore Halloween. To american for my likes. It’s also my birthday and i don’t appreciate having to share it with ghosts and witches!!! (lol). Ella does look adorable though. Wonder what’s in your super doopa giveaway. I’ll be back to find out :O)

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Yes, it’s never been a tradition I’ve followed either, Caz. Childcare has a big Halloween day today with party food, games and cooking, so thought I’d get into the spirit of it this year for her. Fingers crossed we avoid it next year!
  And BIG happy birthday, Caz. Hope the pinks are spoiling you. xx
  
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October 29, 2011

Elise

Some kids are just too clever – I can’t wait for Monday night, we always do a little trick or treat in a safe street, its so much fun with all the kids

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  We’ve only ever had the one family of children do the trick or treat thing. It doesn’t seem to be very big where we are. Will be interesting to see if we get any door knockers tonight! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Mandy

You know I love to make stuff and create fond memories for my kids but sometimes it is just not worth the blood sweat and tears.

She does look cute, and I can’t wait to hear about your giveaway.

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  I hear you, Mandy. Especially something she’s probably not going to wear much again. A princess outfit or fairy dress might be a different story.
  This one will go straight into the dress up box, I think! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Tessa White

Oh very cute…. roll on Monday night xx

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Hehe!! She knows she’s cute too, Tessa! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Jodi Gibson

Seems like she has it all worked out for sure! x

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Oh yes, Jodi, just ask her!! LOL! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Mary Preston

How clever to work out that Cinderella is not just about the Fairy Tale ending. She had to scrub & clean etc

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Oh yes, Mary. She’s pretty up with all the ins and outs of the story. Everytime we get to the part where the ugly step sisters are ordering Cinders around, Ella says: “that’s mean, isn’t it, Mum? They’re very naughty”. I’m guessing this is her way of being naughty and getting away with it! 🙂
  
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October 29, 2011

Lisa wood

Gosh she is so cute!! I love how you got to play cinderella, even if it was so that Ella got a foot rub 🙂

Smart little one for sure!!

Cheers
Lisa

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1. October 31, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Far too smart, Lisa!! LOL! 🙂
  
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