Dessi, the princess.

Hadessah – or Dessi Joy as she is affectionately called – has always been our reigning princess.  It has been almost nine years since she entered the world and it has been everything BUT a walk in the park since she did.  Her short life has seen so many hardships and changes – yet her princess streak still emerges and gives us a good laugh every once in a while 😉

Today was another such day.  I was helping her with a few things and she was entertaining me with her prattle.  The conversation went something like this…

“Mom, it would be SO cool to have a waterfall for a shower…you could just walk under it and be all warm and clean…”

Me: “Yes, that would be nice and relaxing.”

Dessi: “And expensive.” Pause for introspection.  “That’s the problem!  Everything I want for a house, a room, a yard – it’s ALL too expensive!!”

This was quite the moment of revelation for her.  I let her enjoy it a moment longer before saying, “Yes – but we can have a home that is efficient and cozy and versatile and can be quite happy.”

Dessi: “Cozy – yes! But I want tons of space and sunlight!!”

Me: “Yes, lots of sunlight for sure – but who wants to mop and vacuum that much floor space?! :-)”

Dessi – looks at me half sheepish, half pouty, “But – that’s why I want servants.”

Yes, my dear daughter – your tastes are definitely too expensive 🙂

Any of you ladies raising millionaire sons????