how you have things all worked out in your head on just how things will be with you LO….then they become little people with their own opinions and blow your plans all away to crap!
I didn’t make a lot of predictions, but I do distinctly remember DH and I saying that we’d never be the kind of parents whose world revolved only around the kid and whose house had toys all over it.
Ummmmm, yeah. That is US.
I never thought I would get my kid anything with characters on it b/c I always thought it looked tacky or cheap.
Ummmmm, yeah, Elmo and Dora are now a permanent part of my decor.
Since before Bunny was born, I have been planning to get her any Anywhere Chair from Pottery Barn. I had it all picked out in my head. So tonight we were in EvilMart and she sees this Dora sofa-fold-out-sleeper-thing and her face lights up and she’s pointing…I got her out of the cart and let her sit on it and she is just beaming– smile from ear to ear. I knew my dreams of the perfect little PB chair just went right down the drain. 
How could I begrudge her this little sofa of happiness? Sure is was tacky and made of polyester, but it makes her happy. Kids don’t care about embroidery and natural fabrics– she wants to sit on Dora and Boots. Besides, I don’t want to be THAT MOM. You know, the mom who imposes her will and hang-ups on her kids.
This is a valuable lesson and the sooner I learn it, the better: It’s not about what I like! It’s about what she likes– especially when it is a gift for her! I know I would walk across hot coals to make her smile, so this cheesy little couch is a small price to pay, right?
You are learning. We don’t matter anymore, it’s all about these little people. They control us and we’re more than happy to oblige. If someone told me that I would be up every other hour for over a year and more, I would never have gotten pregnant but I’m willing to never sleep if it means my baby is content and needs me.
by the way, Dora goes with every decor.
How funny- I have contemplated buying that sofa too. ALthough we found a funny Dora beach chair that sits low to the ground on end of summer clearance and instead, that is now in our living room. Bailey also has a Dora shirt and jammies, and a dress with elmo on it. Although I don’t go too crazy with the character clothes…
Isnt it funny what we say BEFORE they come and what we actually do when they get here. I SWORE Liv would ALWAYS have long hair, would never wear character clothes or have to be reminded to use please and thank you!! Im sure she’ll love the chair a ton and you’ll be happy that she loves it.