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I was frustrated. I was going to have to start moving in a direction I truly didn’t want to. Why didn’t they have something different? Something not so…sigh. I don’t know. Not so wrong for different reasons. Shopping for a two year old’s birthday present isn’t as easy as it sounds.
She steals my camera. Whenever she gets the chance and I haven’t thoroughly thought out where I’m putting the camera for a moment’s rest, she steals it. So, I thought she should get one for her birthday. Only I didn’t want to spend quite so much money on a camera for a 2 year old. Anything that’s out there, as a toy and a camera is $50+. That’s insane. Not to mention completely beyond my budget.
Finally, perusing through the overly girly items, I found what I was looking for. For only $12.99. YES! Only, it was Barbie. I don’t have anything against Barbie really; I had tons of Barbies. I just am not into the polished “too-perfect-to-be-real-and-you-should-strive-to-look-like-me-which-is-impossible” thing; I’m not into sending that message to my daughter when she’s only 2. But, I found one with just flowers on it – Barbie flowers, and I was off for other accessories.
What I came to find was that my accessory choices were between Barbie, Brats (which I was initially for until I realized they’re pushing fashion, gossip and perfection in a different manner), and then Hanna Montana (again, nothing against her, I just couldn’t do it). I was frustrated.
Barbie it was. Along with Barbie walkie-talkies…not really the kind of gift package I wanted for her. Not really what I wanted her to get into now…not at 2. Settling into this idea, I rounded the corner to the next isle and held my breath. On the end cap were scattered Hello Kitty items. They wouldn’t possibly have Hello Kitty…cameras? Would they?
I loved Hello Kitty as a child. My cousin and I both collected Hello Kitty things. It’s girly, hip to a certain age and more along the lines of what I was comfortable getting my 2 year old into. I looked a little further. I sucked in more air. Held my breath a little tighter…and…
I’m proud to say that I have started my daughter on Hello Kitty. Yes, she’s young. She won’t appreciate it yet. BUT, by the time she starts getting into themes, really getting into them, she’ll look around at the collection I’m building for her and see girly fun things that aren’t sexist, bratty or an idolization.
She’ll have time for all that later.
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im 28 and still collect hello kitty stuff, lol….it’s all just so cute! good choice!
Jamie~ I’m thinking about re-collecting myself…but then again, I guess that’s what my daughter’s for…LOL. Thanks!
Hello Kitty is very very cute!
About Barbie, it wasnt’ until Kely started watching her moveies that I learned she is acually very sweet, courageous and loyal, all the good stuff, so I learned to like her, on screen at least and could forgive the impossibly big boobs and long legs.
Oh and yes, she always gets her man!
Jannie~ I’ll have to wait for Barbie movie time. Hopefully it won’t come for a while since she’s not really into TV at all. Then maybe I can ward of the desire for that boobs and legs combo!
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