Colorful Lessons from My 2 Year Old Daughter(s)

This is a conversation I had with my current 2 year old while choosing clothes for preschool this morning. Note the desperation in her voice.

Me: "Today is orange day at school"

Her: "BUT PINK IS MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!"

Me: "Well, I know pink is your favorite color, but today is orange day, so let's choose something orange."

Her: "I DON'T WANT TO WEAR ORANGE! I WANT TO WEAR PINK!"

The Compromise: Orange shirt with pink pants.

Lesson 1: 2 year olds follow their own rules of fashion - The sooner you realize this, the better off you are.

Lesson 2: To deprive her of her favorite color is to deprive her of life itself - Yes, favorite color can, in fact, factor into every decision. In our house it can determine the food we eat and the shampoo we use. Never mind the utter devastation of having blue eyes and blonde hair.

Lesson 3: Get plenty of rest. - The simple act of getting dressed can be exhausting and it is only the beginning of a very long day.

Lesson 4: Appreciate the moment for what it is. - The day will come when you wish you were engaging in passionate discourse concerning favorite color.