A Princess

Katie has always loved to act out princess stories at night. In the past, she didn't care if I watched her performances. She has always had a tendency to be a  perfectionist, wanting to move just like the  princesses in her books and movies. She often keeps a book or princess stickers next to her to make sure she holds her head and arms down to her fingers like the princesses. I have always enjoyed watching her whole process.

Lately she has been acting out Beauty and the Beast while she listens to the soundtrack of the movie. I was disappointed, though, when she started saying, "No watching me please and definitely no pictures!'

I try to respect her wishes but still sneak a peak when I can. I did try to take one picture of Katie during the famous waltz scene with Belle and the Beast. She caught me and made sure I didn't take anymore pictures. I wish I could save the entire moment for her to appreciate when she grows up, but she'll have to be happy with a stolen picture or two.

I don't like cameras to interrupt my performance!