OMG, I think I'm raising a DIVA.



Our "Little Miss" in action
 with her big sister



By now you know that I have three BEAUTIFUL girls.  They are beautiful both inside and out.  On one hand they are kind, helpful and care about helping others.  And they do well in school.  On the other they can be very loud, messy, some times bossy, and very nosey!  But all in all I wouldn't trade them for anybody else's kids.  My oldest is a sports nut like her dad.  Everything and anythings sports she is game to play.  She plays, soccer, tennis, basketball and is an avid golfer.   My second born is my little rising star, she likes to play sports but being the center of attention is more her thing.  This summer she is going to a performance camp, and she can not wait.  And then there is my "Little Miss."  She is my youngest, and has embraced her role as the youngest completely. 

Diva: Definition of modern day diva - "someone who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges"

Imani is 4.   And at 4, she must approve her outfit before she will wear it.  Don't get me wrong, if I need her to, she will wear what I have available.  But right now, she wants to wear a skirt everyday.  The more ruffles the better.  And the shirt MUST have rhinestones or glitter, or a flower or heart.  And if the shirt is pink, has a glittery-rhinestone encrusted heart nestled in a bed of flowers - now we are talking a home run.   All I'm saying is she knows what she likes and knows what she doesn't like.

The first time I think I noticed that she was a little different than my other kids in the "Diva" category was this collage she made in preschool. It was supposed to be a collage of her favorite things.  The other kids had cut out cute picture of dolls,dogs,cats, cars, and other cute things.  Not my kid.   She has a big old picture of a diamond rings, an expensive digital camera and silk blouse.  

Last summer, my cousin invited us on his new boat.  Since then, Imani has dis-owned her own father for her cousin, because "he has a boat" as she explains.

Her latest "diva" activity is that she had to have these gold sparkle shoes from Target.  Lucky for her the shoes were only $3.50.  And now they are the ONLY shoes she wants to wear.  *deep sigh*  But I know I'm not alone.  I recently saw another mother who had a five year old with a big frilly, flouncy, bouncy, brightly colored skirt.  I told the mom that I loved her skirt,  and then I said "she must want to wear it all the time", while at the same time other mom  said "she wants to wear it all the time."  I understood - exactly.   

Maybe its not that she's a Diva, maybe Imani is into all things girlie, princess and pink.  I don't know, but she certainly is demanding, but cute as a button. I think I'll keep her and all her Diva ways. :)