Cheerios, Hula Hoops and Ladybug Picnics…

I could not help but think of my childhood this weekend.  I remember being a very little girl, eating a very early breakfast and watching the Royal Wedding.

And even watching that real princess, I knew I just wanted something simple, quiet and easy in life.  My memories are simple and happy. Uncomplicated.

Family

Play

Laughter

Music

Love

This weekend made me realize that my girls do not need a prince on a white horse or a castle or a diamond tiara to make them happy.

They need to know they are loved, nourishment for their body and soul, the ability to run around in the backyard, to learn how to hula hoop..

..and most importantly the confidence to wear a tiara for 4 days straight because they know they are already a princess.


About Tracy


My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned freelance writer, social media manager, and fashion expert - and ruler of my own little universe(very small). Aren't we all. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

21 Responses to Cheerios, Hula Hoops and Ladybug Picnics…
  1. dysfunctional mom
    May 1, 2011 | 10:51 pm

    This made me smile. As a mama of 2 daughters, I totally agree. What a wonderful post!

  2. Heather
    May 1, 2011 | 10:55 pm

    Cute, cute, cute! =)

  3. Melanie
    May 1, 2011 | 11:08 pm

    Beautiful, I couldn’t agree more! Fantastic photos, too!!
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  4. JDaniel4's Mom
    May 2, 2011 | 6:00 am

    I think that you should wear a tiara any day that you choose as long as it goes with your outfit.
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  5. jennie w.
    May 2, 2011 | 6:06 am

    I’m pretty sure that marrying a prince is guaranteed to make you UNhappy.
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  6. Galit Breen
    May 2, 2011 | 6:08 am

    Yes, this. You are a lovely mother. Truly. XO

  7. Kir
    May 2, 2011 | 6:17 am

    Oh that picture says it all! True princess indeed…I am so glad that your girls know how privaleged they truly are! Xo

  8. Lisa
    May 2, 2011 | 9:11 am

    Thank you. I had no interest in the royal wedding, and this post was refreshing.

    Our girls will be princesses in their own way. :)
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  9. Michelle L.
    May 2, 2011 | 10:06 am

    Adorable. Love your girls.

    I’m a bit ashamed that I didn’t do anything for the royal wedding. Don’t smack me.
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  10. Jessica
    May 2, 2011 | 11:13 am

    I love this, my daughter will wear a tiara days on end, everywhere. Actually my son will too but we have a “no girl clothes outside” rule for him. :)
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  11. liz
    May 2, 2011 | 11:18 am

    Way to rock the tiaras for 4 days straight, girls. You keep on rockin’ ‘em!
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  12. Elaine
    May 2, 2011 | 11:48 am

    Wow, she’s really good with the hula hoop! And she’s so pretty too. Just like her Momma. :)
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  13. Molly
    May 2, 2011 | 12:19 pm

    Smiling from ear to ear. Can she teach me how to hula hoop? I never could figure it out.
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  14. blueviolet @ A Nut in a Nutshell
    May 2, 2011 | 2:38 pm

    Indeed! She eats Cheerios and sports that tiara in grand style!
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  15. Barbara
    May 2, 2011 | 3:47 pm

    If only I could rock a tiara for four days straight! Those pictures are adorable!
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  16. Elena
    May 2, 2011 | 4:06 pm

    That is beautiful. I love the video and what an amazing hula-hooper! I could never do that. I think she needs to do a vlog giving me lessons.
    Elena recently posted..Happy Easter!

  17. The Flying Chalupa
    May 2, 2011 | 5:42 pm

    Love that first photo. That’s right, girl, own the tiara. She is most definitely royalty.

  18. Jessica
    May 3, 2011 | 1:09 am

    She is definitely a princess eating her royal Cheerios. She needs no prince Charming or white horse to complete her life.

  19. Alison@Mama Wants This
    May 3, 2011 | 6:59 am

    What great pictures and an awesome video. She not only rocked the tiara, she rocked hula hooping.

    Now, I want my own tiara :-)
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  20. maybaby
    May 3, 2011 | 8:42 am

    that song ran through my head all day yesterday-precious!
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  21. Tina @ Life Without Pink
    May 4, 2011 | 7:41 am

    Oh I love this post, its so true! Take away the Tiara and add a Super Hero cape and that’s my life :) Maybe I should try to rock the Tiara in my home, lol.
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