Our Princess

We knew it might cause problems the first time we told he. We just never thought it would get this bad.

About a year ago we were reading a Bible passage with our kids about the King of kings and Lord of lords. (Rev 19:16) Ou kids had also learned that they are children of God. (Gal 3:26 “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith...”) So, without missing a beat, our oldest daughter put two and two together and came to the conclusion that if she was God's daughter and He was the King, then, she must be a princess.

And who are we to tell her any differently? She is a princess. Not only through supreme lineage but also in attire and attitude.

Rebekah takes great pride in her appearance. Her nails—both toes and fingers—are always painted (usually pink!) and looking pretty. She has an enormous set of head bands, scrunchies, bows and, of course, crowns and tiaras. And she is rarely ever seen not wearing a dress. Her overall outlook on clothing is that “only workers wear jeans”.

Then there is her attitude. She really does think she is a princess. She tries to act like royalty. The problem is that she really only has one role model to set the example of how to be a true princess and that living example lives on the other side on the pond. She also expects to be treated like a princess. She repeatedly reminds her classmates that she is a princess and should always get to choose the game, movie or other activity for the day. Which, as you can only imagine, does not go over well with her friends.

If only she realized that most of her classmates and friends are children of the King too. That they are also princes and princesses. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. But, maybe all of us need to realized that we are also princes and princesses and we should start acting like it. Because Kate might live on the other side of the world but our father is the ruler of the world.

Happy 7^th birthday Princess Rebekah. You have truly been a delight. You are an outstanding student—even though you hate school. You are an amazing artist—even if it is coloring just about everything. You are an spectacular shopper—no matter what store we are conquering. You bring a smile to my face every time I see you—even in the morning when you have no desire to get out of bed. Six was great. I am hopeful that seven will be even more wonderful!