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Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Princess Darcy


Aloha Sprinklerinos,

Darcy is 3 and 9 months and in love with all things Princess.

She wants to dress as them, twirl as them, be like them and over and over and over, watch them!

We are big big BIG on Disney in this house so I'll never say 'no' to a Disney film or five and are counting down the days to our next big Disney trip!


Something I think about a lot though are the implications of reinforcing the idea that being a princess is something to aspire to to little girls. She is only small and so to her, what I say is gospel and whilst her mind is so impressionable, it leaves quite an imprint. 

Whilst a lot of the early princesses were depicted as pretty with sweet singing voices but very much the damsel in distress waiting to be rescued, I have enjoyed that in the last decade or so, princesses have had a lot more about them. 

When I tell Darcy she is like a princess I tell her she is smart and brave and strong and kind. I want her to grow up valuing her mind and her ability to think and plan and solve or to love and give and care. I think it will be wonderful if she has long blonde hair and a beautiful voice for singing to woodland creatures and bluebirds that land on your fingers but I know it will be even better to have that alongside the aforementioned qualities. 

I allow and encourage Darcy to dress up and dance and pretend to be a princess, but as I do, I remind her how that being a princess means more than just a perfect face and swirling dress.

Next time you see a little lady and tell her she is a princess, remind her exactly what that means. She'll thank you for it one day. 

Toodlepip!

xx

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185 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 08:09

    Parenting: doing it right <3

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    1. Anne Macachor14 January 2015 at 11:53

      Oh yes. Louise is a wonderful mom. Darcy's lucky to have you and her sweet personality and cuteness says a lot about her upbringing. Go Louise! Oh and might I just add... Darcy looks so cute in that dress.

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  2. Kim14 January 2015 at 08:12

    What a great way to build up confidence, LOVE parenting posts.

    Kim :D

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    1. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:36

      Yeah right, we never thought of it this way. And she's so sweet.

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  3. Charlotte14 January 2015 at 08:13

    This is sooo cute xx Darcy is a little cutie and her mum is such an inspiration to her and everyone else xx

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  4. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:13

    Darcy is such a lucky princess to have a mummy like you.

    Your amazing Louise & don't forget it!! xx

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  5. ThisGirlLovesChic14 January 2015 at 08:14

    ah she's beautiful!


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    xx

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  6. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:21

    This is so true and it's great that you're telling Darcy these things, she's going to grow up to be a very wordly little girl!
    Hannah x
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  7. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:23

    Darcy is so cute and it is fun to pretend to be a princess but I love the message you give her. You're right the mind is so impressionable when little and the more positive messages you can give her the better :-)

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  8. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:24

    I love this post! You are such a gorgeous mummy :) Darcy is so cute and I love that she is growing up with different influences and ideas that you present her with. Lovely to read and see,
    - C
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    1. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:38

      You are right, I feel this is actually the right concept and even Disney is showing our ''strong'' princesses now, so the kids need to know right. Being a princess is so lovely and growing up like Darcy is, with this lovely mom, she's doing it right.

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  9. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:30

    What a great post and Darcy is so incredibly cute! :) Parenting at it's best! x

    Amy • Amy’s Corner

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  10. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:32

    Love this so much!

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  11. theblogsocial.com14 January 2015 at 08:32

    Shes too adorable!

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  12. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:34

    Mummy goals :) xx

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    1. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:39

      Definitely, Louise makes parenting feel so special. I learn so much from her. She's great.

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  13. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:34

    Darcy is precious. It's always a pleasure seeing her feature in your vlogs, she always beings a smile to my face. You have created a gem. :)

    Naturally Jes

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  14. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:38

    I Love this! you are such an amazing mummy to darcy!
    i bet she can't wait to go to Disney Land! i hope your family and the bitsandclips family have a wonderful holiday!
    I know that Marie has her comments turned off on her video but she is in my prays! i hope she can pull through this!

    Just Another Girl xxx
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  15. Monique | WritingMonique14 January 2015 at 08:41

    This is beautifully written! Darcy is so cute!

    WritingMonique

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    1. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:40

      Right! I actually feel being a mom is so super nice now. Ah!

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  16. heartxgirl14 January 2015 at 08:59

    This is such a lovely post, Darcy is so lucky to have you as a mother! xx

    Ioanna | Hearting.co.uk

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  17. Josie14 January 2015 at 09:17

    How adorable! Every little girl wants to be a princess!

    Josie XOXO
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  18. darjeelingtealeaves14 January 2015 at 09:19

    I can't even express how much I love that you address those topics. :) I think we're all aware of the fact that you shouldn't have gender-related expectations towards children but it's way too easy to have them without even realising (and also sometimes quite hard to distinguish between what you do because you know a child likes it and what you do because you assume the child likes it - possibly because of his or her gender). However, what I wanted to say was I'm always wondering how I can have children one day without gender-stereotyping them (maybe even unconsciously) and how to find out whether a girl just likes pink and princesses because she does or because society expects it from her (the same with a boy and cars or electronics). And whenever I hear you address the topic like you do in this post I enjoy it so much because I feel I'm really overthinking things and everything can be so easy as long as you love your child and encourage them to have their own opinion and interests :)

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  19. Claireabellemakes14 January 2015 at 09:29

    A great post Louise, I agree! I was wondering if you are considering visiting Sea World when you go to Florida? I recently watched the Blackfish documentary and it really opened my eyes. We are going to Disney in September and I can't wait to hear your tips and all about your trip before I go.

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  20. Unknown14 January 2015 at 09:40

    you have it spot on! xx

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  21. whatiknownow14 January 2015 at 09:47

    Oh goodness, she is so cute! And you are a fantastic Mother, Louise! xx
    Sam | Samantha Betteridge

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  22. Della Driscoll14 January 2015 at 09:57

    Such a lovely post ❤

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    1. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:41

      Definitely a lovely post. People out here are so lovely too. ''Princesses'' power.

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  23. Unknown14 January 2015 at 10:02

    So sweet! Such a lovely powerful messege! Just love it <3

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  24. beauty visions14 January 2015 at 10:02

    She's adorable, Louise! Great message to all the little (and grown up) princesses :) xx

    beauty visions

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  25. lovely14 January 2015 at 10:03

    You write so sweet ( pls write often ^-^) ! I like your thoughts on that, Darcy is so cute :)

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  26. Unknown14 January 2015 at 10:04

    this is so important and beautifully written, one of my favourite posts of yours

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  27. Anniek14 January 2015 at 10:10

    Reminds me of 'the Help' (you know the book/movie?).
    'You is smart, you is kind, you is important!'

    I think you are a lovely mum, Louise!

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  28. Lucy14 January 2015 at 10:10

    This made me feel totally nostalgic.... I remember having a dressing up box and dressing up as a fairy or a princess when I was little. I remember feeling like anything was possible when dressed like that, and feeling so special!

    She's So Lucy

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  29. Unknown14 January 2015 at 10:18

    This is so sweet, and a wonderful confidence booster for Darcy. There's nothing wrong with being smart, strong AND able to sing to woodland creatures :)
    Lana
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  30. matilda14 January 2015 at 10:18

    this is such a sweet post - Darcy is such a lucky little thing to have you as a mother. I was watching your Christmas vlog and I loved your giving of cars too, avoiding those gender stereotypes there! xxx

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  31. jess14 January 2015 at 10:22

    Lovely post! You really are raising her to be a wonderful, smart and strong women ^_^

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  32. Donna14 January 2015 at 10:29

    I am pretty much like you and LP is similar too - she loves to dress up as princesses but I always encourage her to aspire to being a princess but more too - a princess that can do other things, that knows about the world and wants to achieve things. Great post and beautiful photo x

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  33. LeahSephira14 January 2015 at 10:32

    That is so true Louise! And I will say that next time I see my niece in her beloved Elsa dress.
    Sidenote: Love Darcy in her little snowwhite dress! aaaadores!
    x

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  34. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 10:36

    Louise you are such a beautiful person and a beautiful parent! I agree with your views about helping Darcy to see that she can do and is capable of so much more than just twirling as a Princess :) She's a bright and happy little one, I have no doubt with yours and Matt's support, she is going to keep growing into a lovely, thoughtful person! Xx


    P.S. If I have a daughter I want to name her Marley Louise. Marley after my Grandma, Mary, but with a twist obviously and Louise after you because I hope the name can rub off some of your glitter and happiness and loveliness onto her :) I appreciate you so much Louise, thank you for doing what you do!

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  35. ...14 January 2015 at 10:39

    Louise, my dear, you are a dream. I can;t wait til the day she is old enough to read and really appreciate the values you are teaching her.

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  36. Lulladoll14 January 2015 at 10:41

    This is such a beautiful post :)
    <3 Katie
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  37. Unknown14 January 2015 at 10:57

    Bravo Louise, bravo.

    It's a really fine line between letting your little girl fall in to the world of Disney and just wanting to be a princess and teaching them that they can be whatever they want and that they don't need a man/saving to achieve their dreams. My daughter's nearly 3, so you know, I can't get too heavy :)

    You're doing a sterling job, Louise - Darcy looks like a very happy content little girl.

    x

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  38. Tallulah14 January 2015 at 11:04

    This post was SO refreshing to see. I work with children and with teenagers, and am constantly trying to reinforce the idea that girls can do what boys can do, girls can be "girly" and be princesses but still be all the things you mentioned. I work hard to break the gender stereotypes, and it's so inspiring to see wonderful mummies like yourself teaching their daughters these excellent lessons.

    Xx Tallulah

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  39. Unknown14 January 2015 at 11:12

    This is such a cute post!!

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  40. Amazzable14 January 2015 at 11:29

    Such an accurate and true post. I think society has labelled the idea if being a princess as something which doesn't carry a proper meaning, and allows children to think that they are possibly better than those who may be the of similar age. It's definitely important to teach a child about the values behind that word, and actually I think some adults could use some coaching too. I loved this post and it definitely made me think more about the purpose of Disney Princess films.

    Amy xo

    rawramazzable.blogspot.co.uk

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  41. afmjy14 January 2015 at 11:32

    love this pic!!!!

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  42. Everything Abbie Rose14 January 2015 at 11:33

    she's such an adorable child!

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  43. Dog Mom Chic14 January 2015 at 12:10

    You are such a great parent and your daughter is absolutely adorable.

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  44. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 12:23

    This is so sweet. You're such a great mum to Darcy :)

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  45. Do It For The Irony14 January 2015 at 12:37

    You're doing it right Louise!

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  46. TheHiddenGeek14 January 2015 at 12:38

    This is amazing, I love Disney too and your ideas about princesses is just amazing.
    Also you are a fantastic mum to Darcy :D
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  47. Sarah Reid14 January 2015 at 12:57

    Aw Louise I LOVE this, this is such an important thing for people with young kids to remember! xx

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  48. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:11

    I think this is such an important thing to say. I work with little children and it is fascinating how the older and more aware they become the more they feel they need to fit into social stereotypes. Letting Darcy know what being a princess really means is fantastic xxx

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  49. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:16

    Such a lovely post! Darcy looks so adorable .. I can't even :3

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  50. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:35

    I believe this is the sweetest thing ever, hearing a mom call her daughter not only a princess but actually explaining the concept and meaning of it is just a whole new idea. Yes this is how we should grow up our girls- strong. Thank you Louise :)

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  51. Unknown14 January 2015 at 13:47

    Darcy is soo cute!!

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  52. Hannah Marie Brankley14 January 2015 at 13:50

    She is absolutely adorable ^.^
    I love how you take the social concept of what young girls aspire to be and creating an honest truth of it that's not only strong and brave but magical *applause* <3

    Hannah Marie x

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  53. Grace Denny14 January 2015 at 14:07

    She sounds a bit like me. :P I'm a bit of a Disney princess wanna be! :P
    Such a great concept to be teaching her at such a young age!

    XO, G from grace'd

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  54. Unknown14 January 2015 at 14:15

    Without me knowing - cause I can't! I would just like to say you seem like a very good and capable mother, not perfect bacause nobody is! But youre a loving person that knows what really is important in this world, which is not beauty like you see in some of the princesses.
    Furthermore I would like to say that Darcy seems like a healty kid, in so many ways. And as so many says, she is adorable and cute - and she is, no doubt about that. But she is also kind and loving towards others. I'm well aware you ony show us clips, and thank you for that :), but it's clear that she trust other people, grown ups whom she's not related. She doesnt seem afraid to meet the world head on; just like a real princess :)
    All the love to you and your family
    xoxo from Denmark

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  55. daisyperson14 January 2015 at 14:19

    You are such a great mom!
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  56. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 14:30

    What a lovely post! Darcy is beautiful, you are such a good mum! I sometimes think children won't understand what you say to them when they are young when in actual fact they will! Darcy seems so clever and you can see so much of you in her! Xx

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  57. Lorena14 January 2015 at 14:35

    There was a guy who came to my school, and although he was talking.g about bullying, we ended up on rhe topic.of how nowadays, girls are only ever called beautiful, pretty, sexy, hot. While, little boys are considered cute, smart, strong. It's sad that nowadays, girls are going to grow up only knowing they are pretty, and they work to stay pretty, not even noticing how smart and strong they really are as well. I think it's awesome that you remind Darcy her true values, being adorable is a bonus! Thank you for the post, definitely a reminder for myself in the future as a mother of a daughter (hopefully)

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  58. Unknown14 January 2015 at 14:53

    Awh this is so sweet! And parenting done right!
    Also I really want to go to Disney with you! I've only been to the Paris one and when I was really little!
    Emily
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  59. Elle14 January 2015 at 15:03

    I love reading this blog, it just makes me so happy :)

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  60. According to Kiki14 January 2015 at 15:20

    This is such an inspiring post. (: I think it's so sweet to really teach her what it means to be a princess. One of the main reasons I look up to you is how strong of a woman you are. Your daughter will definitely inherit those qualities. (:

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  61. Lauren Schroer | laurenschroer.com14 January 2015 at 15:58

    You are such an incredible mom to Darcy, she's one lucky girl!

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  62. Unknown14 January 2015 at 15:59

    Louise she is gorgeous! You are so inspirational, and if one day I have kids, I want to be just like you! Ignore the mean comments that made you upset yesterday - they are just jealous of how good a person you are. If Darcy turns out anything like you then she will be perfect! X
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  63. Unknown14 January 2015 at 16:18

    This is such an important lesson, not just for Darcy but for females everywhere! It seems from a young age we are taught that we are just one thing, mostly based on looks. But we're not we are so much more, I think it is wonderful that you are using your influence on Darcy to make sure she knows she's not just something pretty to look at as she grows up.

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  64. Unknown14 January 2015 at 16:26

    Darcy is so cute !

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  65. Unknown14 January 2015 at 16:27

    She is so stinking cute!! xx

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  66. Unknown14 January 2015 at 16:31

    i haven't been to disneyland in forever! i want to go so bad, maybe i can convince my fiancé to take me for our honeymoon? :)

    xo, k
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  67. by-pippa14 January 2015 at 16:36

    What a lovely post! (:
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  68. Unknown14 January 2015 at 16:38

    That's a nice way to look at it :)

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  69. Sona14 January 2015 at 16:48

    This is so cute!

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  70. Unknown14 January 2015 at 17:02

    I think the values you teach Darcy are those that all young children should be taught and that princesses have much more depth than to be pretty, such as strength and to be brave, as you tell Darcy. Although Darcy is possibly one of the cutest most beautiful children ever! A really life mini princess. xx

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  71. Valentina14 January 2015 at 17:24

    Oh so lovely so so lovely

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  72. Sarah Holt14 January 2015 at 17:28

    I am in awe of your parenting, Louise. I'm taking note of how you're raising Darcy for when, or if, I ever become a mom.

    xo, Sarah
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  73. baconaiter14 January 2015 at 17:37

    This is so true, I hope one day I can be as good a Mum as you!

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  74. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 17:52

    You're such a good parent, and Darcy is so cute! x

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  75. Unknown14 January 2015 at 18:02

    Yes, this is an important topic to bring up, I can only applaude you for your parenting skills !

    Charlie xx
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  76. Unknown14 January 2015 at 18:12

    You are such a great mum Louise! Darcy is gorgeous :)

    Rosie x
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  77. Kp14 January 2015 at 18:21

    Beautiful thoughts, beautiful daughter, beautiful parenting!

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  78. Samantha14 January 2015 at 18:30

    She's going to be such a lovely person, Louise. I mean, I'm sure she already is, but when all is said and done and she's lived a wonderfully long time, you are raising the kind of person who will be able to look back on her life and be proud of who she was because her mother taught her well. You're wonderful.

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  79. Unknown14 January 2015 at 18:49

    Such a beautiful post... your definitely doing parenting right.

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    xxx

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  80. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 18:50

    Oh golly, Darcy is the most adorable glitterbug ever! I just want to pinch her precious little cheeks! Louise, you are such a lucky lady!

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  81. love, Lauren14 January 2015 at 18:55

    very sweet and very true blog post! I tweeted you yesterday telling you how, even from the little I see of your life I aspire to be a mummy like you one day x

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  82. Neesha14 January 2015 at 19:11

    Such a cute post and a very cute photo to go with it.
    Reinventing Neesha ♥

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  83. Salha14 January 2015 at 19:20

    It's so nice that you're telling Darcy those things. It's nice to see that you're teaching her the values that really matter and not those that are superficial.
    You're a great mom!

    Salha | Abuhayar

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  84. Unknown14 January 2015 at 19:37

    So much love for this! Princesses are great, Disney is great, and dressing up is great. None of these should be put down, but you're right - there are more important things too.

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  85. Paris14 January 2015 at 19:47

    This is definitely parenting done right and Darcey looks so adorable! I love seeing her featured in your posts, it always brightens my day x
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  86. Danielle14 January 2015 at 19:52

    How cute does she look in the Disney costume

    Danielle Mac

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  87. rebekah14 January 2015 at 20:09

    Darcy looks adorable!

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  88. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 20:10

    Aww! Darcy is so adorable! Can't wait for you to go to Disneyland with Marie and her family! It's going to be so exciting for the girls (and you, obviously!) x

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  89. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 20:40

    Darcy is just the cutest <3 coletteandbeth. blogspot.co.uk
    ~Beth x x x

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  90. Unknown14 January 2015 at 20:46

    Darcy is beautiful! And I really love what you're teaching her, it's very important for young girls to learn that you don't NEED a man to "save you" - that's something I love about Frozen so much, that it's her family (sister) who really saved her.

    You're a fab mum! :)

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  91. God Intertwined14 January 2015 at 20:47

    If I'm ever so lucky to have a little baby girl, I would teach her this.

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  92. Unknown14 January 2015 at 20:58

    This post is so cute but insightful, it's lovely to see Darcy growing up as such a brave and independent young girl and I feel privileged that you ket us enjoy the experience with you :) x

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  93. Unknown14 January 2015 at 21:00

    Aww bless her, it's nice to see little girls acting like little girls!

    Meme xx

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  94. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 21:02

    I cant make my own blog cause im stupid. help please x

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  95. AnnonomousBlogger14 January 2015 at 21:02

    I have a blog but nobody reads it how do I get them to read it ??

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  96. B14 January 2015 at 21:06

    We're a big disney family too! I'm a fan of superheros too, like the incredibles!

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  97. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 21:07

    I think you're my hero Louise! And if I didn't love my mum so much i'd definitely pick you to be mummy number 2!!

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  98. Amie H14 January 2015 at 21:12

    What a lovely post Louise :) xx

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  99. Adiné14 January 2015 at 21:32

    Love this, you sound like a brilliant mother!

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  100. Unknown14 January 2015 at 21:34

    What a great post Louise! Its great your telling Darcy to value her mind.Darcy is growing up so fast! xx

    I just posted an outfit idea on how to wear Pantone's color of the year, Marsala. Check it out on my blog. xo
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  101. Ballerina Keya14 January 2015 at 21:34

    Such a wonderful post! Girls should grow up to be independent and value themselves not to believe that they need a man to help them or in the case of fairytale rescue them.Thanks for posting this. Darcy is lucky to have such an amazing mother.

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  102. Lizzie Cole14 January 2015 at 21:42

    She is so cute.

    Lizzie Dripping

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  103. Unknown14 January 2015 at 21:48


    Nice piece of Post, I highly appreciate those people who share some good information, because I like those people who actually share :).

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  104. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 21:54

    This is so my goals for my children. I want them to grow up as strong, intelligent, kind individuals but princesses as well if they want to.

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  105. Ellen Smith14 January 2015 at 22:09

    Darcy is so cute. <3
    Also nice thoughts, so many girls do grow up thinking that beauty is more important than intelligence and so much more. <3

    Ellen,
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  106. The Working Mummy14 January 2015 at 22:49

    totally agree
    Lx
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  107. americhick14 January 2015 at 23:19

    Love this post! Darcy looks adorable in the picture! x

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  108. Lesley14 January 2015 at 23:43

    For some additional thoughts on the topic, I just happened upon this: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/navigating-princess-culture/

    I have a boy a couple years older than your daughter and despite all efforts to the contrary he is into guns, fighting, cars, trucks, trains, etc. Some of this stuff is in the ether of our culture, but hints about how how to push back against culture are helpful, I think. And also focusing on being a good person from within (and not because that's how princesses are supposed to behave) is a good approach.

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  109. Marianne15 January 2015 at 00:57

    I completely agree with you! I used to be obsessed with disney princesses, but recently I have been "rebelling" against them as I've realised that many of the earlier ones live pointless lives waiting for men to come save them. This definitely reassures me, because it's a reminder that despite all of this, amazing parents like you are able to balance their child's love for gender-directed toys (whether they belong to that gender or not) and their child's growth and conscious, intelligent, confident development. Fantastic post and reminder :)
    Marianne xx

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  110. Hali15 January 2015 at 01:10

    Princess Darcy is too precious! You're a great parent Louise, I love seeing your posts about your daughter. They're too sweet. xx

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  111. Rachel Ang15 January 2015 at 02:52

    You're a wonderful mother!!! And you have a beautiful beautiful little Princess!!

    xx
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  112. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 02:52

    I agree that back in the day, princesses were represented as a pretty face that needed help from a man. I am happy now to see that princesses in Disney movies are starting to stand on their two feet and solve their own problems (Frozen for instance). I love that your teaching your daughter the values that really matter not just the superficial things :)

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  113. Jenmarie15 January 2015 at 04:27

    This is so true and something we all need to put into practice

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  114. elré15 January 2015 at 09:44

    Wonderful. I will remember this when I have my own little girl one day. Great advice Louise! xx

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  115. Petal Poppet15 January 2015 at 10:22

    You're a great mum Louise :) This is something I definitely want to teach my own daughter when that time comes!

    Natalie Ann xo // Petal Poppet Blogs ♥

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  116. Cat Mariano15 January 2015 at 10:23

    Hi there Louise :)
    When I was little my biggest dream was to become a Princess someday, now I might not have a crown on my head but I certainly am one. Being a princess is all about loving yourself, independent, being caring and able to spread love.
    So I totally agree with you :) I must say I love your blog and YouTube channel (yesterday I was watching a collab from 2011), keep doing what you do ;)

    ♡ xxCatxx

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  117. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 10:27

    Read this yesterday - thought it was a good, interesting read, and relevant to this: http://usvsth3m.com/post/21-struggles-faced-by-a-dad-raising-a-daughter-in-a-sexist-world

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  118. Adventures in May15 January 2015 at 11:09

    Cutest picture ever! great post x

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  119. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 12:45

    OMG! Baby Glitter is choooo cute.. <3

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  120. pink sparkling unicorn15 January 2015 at 14:16

    Your a great mum to Darcy , she's sooooooo cute!!!!!

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  121. Unknown15 January 2015 at 14:19

    Aww this is so cute! <3

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  122. Victoria15 January 2015 at 14:21

    Oh my godness she is adorable!

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  123. Arielle Koh15 January 2015 at 14:29

    ADORABLE! Love her so much and u too Louise :)

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  124. That Internet Girl x15 January 2015 at 15:14

    Your such an insperation to Darcy and everyone who follows you. Your my role model and it's people like you that are important to this works and you will defiently leave your mark on this planet. I would love to grow up with a family like yours and amazing friends x your beautiful inside out. Your amazing and darcy is lucky to have a mother like you. Id love to have an amazing career and id love for my blog to grow... Except i dont know how, starting a blog made respect all succsessful bloggers even more. You are amazing and always remeber the affect you have on this world

    Well written louise xxx

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  125. Unknown15 January 2015 at 15:23

    Such a good way at looking at it all.

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    xx

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  126. Unknown15 January 2015 at 15:36

    Wow Louise.! I mean, that's the spirit. I couldn't be any prouder to be your fan right now. Thank you !

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  127. Katie Marie15 January 2015 at 18:24

    Such a lovely idea, Louise!
    Katie x
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  128. Unknown15 January 2015 at 20:01

    Omg she is soooooo cute, and you are such inspiration for others! Xxx

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  129. Unknown15 January 2015 at 20:09

    Darcy is the cutes girl in the hole world

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  130. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 21:35

    I love love love this! This is precisely the way that we need to be approaching this topic!

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  131. Bronwyn 15 January 2015 at 23:03

    this is a brilliant message to give your child, well done!

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  132. Beth Smith15 January 2015 at 23:05

    That is the most adorable photograph I've seen all day, aww Louise this is such a lovely idea and such a confidence booster!

    Beth x
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  133. Unknown15 January 2015 at 23:32

    Even as an 18 year old, I'd still love to be the princess with the long blonde hair who can sing to woodland animals, and I think I often forget what else being a princess can mean. Your message is invaluable to girls young and old, princesses or not, and it's an important one to get out there. Somewhat jealous of Darcey's dress, however.

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  134. MakaylaGracexo16 January 2015 at 01:35

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  135. MakaylaGracexo16 January 2015 at 05:10

    Hi all! I just started a blog only yesterday! Come one, come all and have a read! xx

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  136. Stnkrbug16 January 2015 at 06:56

    This is such a great, heartfelt post. Wanting to be a princess is something that most, if not all, little girls around the world dream of, because it seems like the most perfect and easy life. I completely and 100% agree with you that it would be great to simply be a good person with a pretty life, but having a great mind and heart along with that make someone even more special, and a person that all little girls (and of course boys) should aspire to be.
    You are such a great role model and mother for Darcy, and I hope she grows up to be just as wonderful as you!

    xx
    Kendra | It's a Bug's Life

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  137. Terri Heckley16 January 2015 at 09:56

    Great post Louise, I totally agree. Will definitely be taking this onboard for the future x

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  138. Unknown16 January 2015 at 12:43

    Such a lovely post and also very true. Darcy is so cute!

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  139. Darcy Victoria16 January 2015 at 15:01

    This is a brilliant post, Darcy is beautiful and looks so happy, You're doing such a great job and i'm sure she'll grow up to be just as kind as beautiful as you!

    Darcy Victoria

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  141. Unknown16 January 2015 at 15:30

    What a great post, Darcy looks sooo cute.
    xox

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  142. Tyana16 January 2015 at 18:32

    that is the best thing you can tell a kid

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    xx
    tyana
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  143. Unknown16 January 2015 at 19:04

    Great post :) never thought of it like that before! And Darcy is so cute! xx

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  144. Unknown16 January 2015 at 19:22

    I really loved this Louise!
    It reminds me of that quote from 'The Help' - "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." ☺
    - F - www.elevatorbrain.blogspot.co.uk

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  145. Anonymous16 January 2015 at 20:05

    Snow white was always my favorite princess and this is the actual definition of a princess

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  146. Sophy16 January 2015 at 20:32

    Aw what a sweet post Louise! Darcy is so beautiful and that's such a fantastic message to give her. Well done on being such a fantastic mum! xx

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  147. HayleySarah16 January 2015 at 22:56

    You a're so right :) my daughter is exav the same and it's importan. Like you said to rremind them that there's so much more :) www.mumswearlipstick.blogspot.com.au

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  148. Unknown16 January 2015 at 23:30

    Love this!

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  149. Danidelion16 January 2015 at 23:46

    Being a princess is all so many young (and old) girls want, it's so important to enforce these ideals at an early age!

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  150. Unknown17 January 2015 at 02:49

    I think it's so honorable that you praise these attributes in Darcy. She will grow up to be such a well rounded young lady!

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  151. Unknown17 January 2015 at 03:26

    You're brilliant, Louise. It's lovely to find someone who can enforce both princess-like dreams with important values. You may raise Darcy like a princess but you will always be the queen ♥

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  153. Unknown17 January 2015 at 14:28

    What a lovely post! x
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  154. whoinvitedfarah17 January 2015 at 16:54

    At my school, we have a whole class once a week on feminism and this post would be an example of things we usually share in that class. Toddlers are so impressionable and it's so great how you're teaching her things she can incorporate in her life when she's older. xx

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  155. Unknown17 January 2015 at 21:40

    You're so cute! This is lovely, its great with Disney making princesses more 21st century! I mean, I definitely wake up like Anna and not like Sleeping Beauty aha! xx
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  156. Anonymous17 January 2015 at 22:05

    Such a lovely photo!!!!!

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  157. Lucy Smith17 January 2015 at 23:00

    That photo is adorable!! I have done a 5000 word project analysing the effect of Disney Princesses on little girls, and I think you are so right in how you are handling it. They're such a lovely form of entertainment for young children, but can be questionable if it's not approached correctly, and I'm glad you're making it clear that her mind's more important that her body! Such an inspiring post :-)

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  158. Unknown18 January 2015 at 00:19

    Louise, you are amazing as a mother, one day if I ever have a daughter, I will remember to tell them that.
    - C
    thecoralpineapple.blogspot.ca

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  159. Arianne18 January 2015 at 02:54

    You are seriously the best mother anyone could have... Thank you for sharing your experiences with Darcy and I hope I get to meet you both one day :)

    Arianne

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  160. Rachel18 January 2015 at 09:27

    I love how you don't add the word beautiful into it. You are teaching Darcy that it is better to be kind and smart and caring than to be pretty and for that I salute you. You're such a good Mum Louise, never forget that.

    Rachel x
    The Inelegant Wench

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  161. Unknown18 January 2015 at 15:43

    Putting the value on her mind and character is so important. I'm glad to see other mommies who put emphasis on the 'right' things!

    Kelly | KellysVida: a Lifestyle, Beauty & Mommy Blog

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  162. Unknown18 January 2015 at 16:57

    your such an inspirational mummy! Darcy is lucky to have you :) xoxo

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  163. Becca C18 January 2015 at 18:17

    That is so sweet and you are conveying a very important message:)xx

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  164. DELETE18 January 2015 at 18:47

    Darcy is so cute :)
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  165. Unknown18 January 2015 at 23:27

    She is so precious and will make an amazing princess being brought up by a wonderful queen xxx
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  166. Unknown19 January 2015 at 02:37

    This is so cute. Haven't read your blog in forever as I've been busy but I'm glad this is the one I chose to click on! You're doing a great job at being a mother Louise keep it up :)
    xx
    Kenzie
    Behindhazeleyes06.blogspot.com

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  167. Unknown19 January 2015 at 19:47

    This is such a great post Louise. <3

    ~Katy Summers (TeenageBlogger)

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  168. Unknown20 January 2015 at 07:10

    Very well said. It's so important to reinforce qualities of good character while their young.

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  169. sophie,alex,maisie20 January 2015 at 16:04

    Darcy gets cuter everytime we see her <3

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  170. Zoe W21 January 2015 at 00:16

    I love this post, and I love how good a mother you are to Darcy. She's going to grow up to be so smart and caring and beautiful like her mum xx

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  171. Cassandra Myee22 January 2015 at 09:13

    This is such a gorgeous post, she looks adorable! Going to Disney will be so special for you all!


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  172. Laurel22 January 2015 at 21:49

    This is such a wonderful post, I love everything you've said, Louise! You are such an inspiration and I only hope that in the future I can be as good of a mum as you are <3 xxx www.alittlepieceofdriftwood.blogspot.co.uk

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  173. My Student Life25 January 2015 at 21:17

    so cute

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  174. wildheartsmile29 January 2015 at 21:15

    your such a good mum louise, I really look up to you as a role model, ily xxxx

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  175. Unknown3 February 2015 at 19:12

    I think that is a beautiful way to incorporate the fun, girly things for Darcy while not shoving down her throat the gender implications.
    I admire how you parent Darcy :)

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  176. kplkmn13 April 2015 at 07:32

    little princess.. so cute ;)

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