In theory, I have no problem with the Disney princesses. After all, I loved the movies and turned out pretty independent and a supporter of feminism. What I don't like is how ubiquitous the marketing is now. It's not just a cute kids' movie, it's a lifestyle. Even the toys that could be gender-neutral like a science kit get the princess treatment with plenty of pink and sparkly elements.And that is what irritates me, too. The endless marketing of it. I like pink, Anjali does wear some pink, but I am so over pink.... pink..... Pepto Dismal pink. When I went to Toys R Us to look at toys, my eyes were bleeding from all the damned pink. It's ridiculous. Sure, I saw the Cinderella and Snow White movies when I was a kid, but that was about it, so I do not have any sort of emotional tie-in to all this stuff.
I haven't even given birth to my daughter yet, and I'm wondering how we'll navigate this huge gender divide in toys.
Besides, at least Barbie sometimes holds down a full-time job -I have not seen Sleeping Beauty work a computer, save some Barbie lives, fly to the moon or fight any fires lately, have you?
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While I am feeling a bit rantish, let me continue:
1. I am feeling very frustrated - Wallace and Gromit have a new short airing on Christmas Day: A Matter of Loaf or Death. I cannot find it yet, although rumors are that it will air in some parts of the US.
2. Why is that my husband treats me like I am such a mean, mean mom whenever I do things that make my kids cry?? Oh say, things like "giving medicine", "changing diapers", "denial of <insert sugary product of choice>", or the real tear-jerker "wiping noses"? He always gets to be the good guy. I call bullshit.
3. I found Peppermint Kandy Kakes once at Wal-Mart and stupidly bought one (yes, ONE!) package. I cannot find more and I really want to find some for Mojavi.
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Speaking of Disney princesses, can you imagine having to live with someone with Snow White's teeny timy high-pitched voice?
Gah!
(My VW word is Trant, i swear!)
In an interesting coincidence last night I brought out a package of mini bell peppers....with Disney and Tinkerbell on it!
The next time one of the A's has a runny nose give X wiping duty whenever possible. It's not fair for you to be the "mean" one all the time.
I haven't even commented because I thought everyone hated Disney princesses on principle. I say this even as I am talking up the trip to DisneyWorld we are taking over my birthday weekend. Hell, it's not for me, it's for her! Of course I can't stand them, but she loves them, and it's her room, her toys, whatever. I just draw the line at Bratz and any Barbie dressed like a hussie. Also, little girls clothes with writing on the butt. Because girlfriend, you are in for a treat when Anju gets a little older. WAH!
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