What a wonderful night’s sleep! I did wake up Mom five times because I thought I saw some shadows that looked like monsters in my room. Deep down, I knew it was just the moonlight playing tricks on me, but I figured she might miss me. When she finally hugged me tightly, I felt like I was right.
She really needs me, or else she’d be all alone at night.
I had this amazing dream involving a bear, swings, and a crooked house! I can’t wait to share it with my parents; they absolutely love it when I talk. I love to talk too! I have so many exciting things to say and songs to sing. I’ll start right now.
Today is my first day of preschool, and I need to look absolutely fabulous. There’s no way I’m wearing that dress Mom put out on my dresser. Sure, it looked nice in the store when she asked, “Promise you’ll wear it if I buy this?” But now it seems kinda lonely. I can almost smell her hopes for me on it—yuck! Plus, she knows I decided I don’t like blue anymore since yesterday.
I found the perfect outfit! A special day deserves wings, gloves, a crown, all my hair barrettes, my Christmas dress, and snow boots, because why not? The outfit I chose sparkles, and I adore sparkles. I can twirl in it, and I feel like a princess living out my dreams. I can just imagine fairies shedding tears to create it and unicorns feeling super jealous right now.
I’m going to make my grand entrance down the stairs like a true princess at a magical ball!
Oh wow, Mom looks a bit rough today. I should probably tell her so she doesn’t have to feel this way again. She also looks like she might have a baby in her tummy. I’ll mention it later, perhaps while we’re at the grocery store.
Mom isn’t very fancy, and it makes me a little sad for her. She always wears black jeans and those old sneakers, even though I’ve seen those bright red high heels hiding in her closet. When I grow up and become a mommy, I’m going to wear ball gowns, wedding dresses, and bright red high heels every day because I won’t let my dreams of being the most beautiful fairy lady ever fade away. Or maybe I’ll be a mermaid—mermaids are super sparkly!
Daddy looks well-rested. They’re finally noticing me on the stairs. I’m smiling shyly as if to say, “Oh! I didn’t see you there, Mom and Dad. But now that you’re here, you might as well admire my fabulous presence.”
They’re looking at me a little strangely.
Mom says, “You look very, um, colorful?” She seems tired when she says that. “Are you ever going to wear that new dress, or should I just return it?”
I think about that new dress, and how magical it did look on the hanger. I can tell by her look that I need to choose my words wisely. “Maybe tomorrow?”
And with that, I start to twirl.
Summary
This whimsical account captures the inner thoughts of a 4-year-old as she navigates the process of getting dressed for her first day of preschool. From contemplating her outfit choices to expressing concern for her mother’s appearance, the child’s imaginative and playful nature shines through. The narrative illustrates the importance of self-expression and creativity in young children while also hinting at the dynamics of family life. For parents exploring options for home insemination, resources like this article and this one provide valuable insight. Further information about pregnancy can also be found here.
Keyphrase: inner monologue of a child getting dressed
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