My four-year-old has declared her independence from pants. As well, she would like to be liberated of all shirts that have collars or turtlenecks, and any long-sleeved shirts where the sleeves are too long. Rolling up the sleeves is not acceptable.

In addition, she will not wear the color white. Even if there is white as a minimal design element in the print, it will not be welcomed on to her body. Yellow is close behind white. It will be permitted in certain instances, like in the company of flowers.

Only dresses and skirts will adorn her little form. In addition, she would like to wear tights around the clock.

If sports are to be played, she may consider wearing a skort. But not if she chooses instead to wear the red plaid skirt with the hot pink tights to soccer practice, where she will run around and kick a ball as long as she chooses to before declaring sports to be over. At which time, she would like to be seated, with snacks, to watch the other children play. If someone would like to bring her a ball, and welcome her to kick it into the goal, without anyone touching her, getting in her way, or prompting her to do so, she may oblige.

I am constantly amazed at this stubborn little person in my life, who makes every day colorful and challenging and wonderful.

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