A Playtime Story

The Bean received an applause-worthy birthday gift today - a dress-up Minnie Mouse doll:

 

After supper, we engaged in a game of dress-up that began simply enough, but we soon decided it might be more fun if we included Roxie. (OK, I decided that it might be more fun if we included Roxie.)

                                     

"A mer-ma-laid dress, Mommy!  Roxie wear a mer-ma-laid dress!" Bean declared. Roxie, our mer-ma-laid, was fabulously compliant, even allowing the Bean an attempt at trying Minnie's shoes on her.

 

Bean exclaimed, "Mommy, Roxie fancy like YOU!" I've never felt so highly complimented. My heart melted. 

For only one brief moment, Roxie broke character and acted like - well - a dog. Who can blame her? Someone was walking outside:  

                                       

For the rest of the evening, the two girls kept company in the "dressing room," lounging together in the doggie bed on the couch.

 

                 

 And then things got a bit silly....

 ...and the Bean had her turn with the mer-ma-laid outfit. At first I resisted, "But it won't fit you. Maybe you can get a costume to dress up in for Halloween." But we persevered. And made it work. And the Bean rocked the mer-ma-laid jacket.

Momma, I LOVE Halloween!" Bean pronounced.

"Yes, lovely, I do too."