My 1st grade, missing teeth, curly-haired daughter Sally, has made her bed the last several days. I would like to think it is because of my parenting - reinforcing the rule that all the kids make their bed every morning. However, I know this can not be the case, as my “why make it if you are going to sleep in it again tonight” philosophy has been an example of the power of do as I say, not as I do.
Upon a second of further inspection of the only made bed in the house, I realized Sally’s favorite book Pinkalicious was propped up against her pillow, prominently displayed in the place a coveted teddy bear would normally be. Pinkalicious has been a favorite for two straight years and has brought endless joy and crumbs to our bustling household.
Pinkalicious by Victoria and Ann Kahn is the funny tale, with adorable illustrations, of a girl who LOVES pink. She eats too many pink cupcakes, against her parents’ instructions, and wakes up pink from head to toe. The cure? Eating only green food. I challenge anyone to read this book without wanting to make a batch of pink cupcakes –and then stopping only after eating one.
Makes a great gift for any girl ages 3-8. Don’t forget to include a strawberry cake mix, pink icing and cupcake papers in the gift bag.
