Dear Santa, I Don't Want a Princess.

Sydney's written her first letter to Santa. Here is what she wrote:

Dear Santa,
I would like a kitchen please. And can I have food? And can I
have, uh, a box to put pretend people in? And can I have a pretend
house? And can I have a pen to write letters? Can I have a
computer? Can I have a bug thingy for lady bugs? Can I have a big
candy cane? Can I have leaves? Can I have a guitar?

Thank you!
Sydney

We can hold our heads up high with pride at family functions now. No more heads hanging in shame in admitting that yes, Disney princess has a place in our house. While Sydney loves her princesses, this letter shows what's in her heart (and brain). It's not like, when you actually embrace Disney Princess...your daughter will lose brain capacity, die her hair blond and run off to find Prince Charming (Daddy). Of course, her favorite colors are pink and purple (and black).

Who am I fooling? I can stop hanging my head at gatherings and brag about this Santa letter. Yes... every time I hear or read a comment about how bad Disney and Barbie are (or any main stream toy), I take a look at myself and think, "These people must think we're the worst parents ever."

This santa letter is my ticket back into the world of good parenting, meanwhile still embracing princesses!