Once upon a time . . .

I don't view Norah as a princess.

• She loves worms; digging for them, holding them, playing with them, fishing with them, and excited about them on rainy days
• She touches any animal that comes her way; dogs, cats, fish, worms, caterpillars, roly poly bugs, snakes, turtles, etc.  Just no spiders!
• She loves dirt and everything about digging in it.  From planting seeds to just digging and moving it around.
• She'll play anything with Simon.  Cars, legos, animals, sports, chase, race, hide-n-seek, doll house, anything pretend, etc.
• She is loud, opinionated, silly, super fun, strong willed, super chatty, and emphatic.  Did I say she is loud?  
• She does not play with dolls.  Any stuffed animal is loved and adopted without question. Parting with such items is unnecessary and never considered.
• She has never had any clothing item with the word "princess" written nor has she had any princess toys.
• We have NEVER EVER called her a princess.
• We have not watched a lot of princess movies.  Some are just way too scary.
• She does love to wear dresses.  Daily.  We are stocked with knit dresses and knit pants/leggings.

Since Halloween provides a chance to dress up as something you are not, this fits my Norah.  She has decided to be a Princess again.  She told me that she can be Minnie next year.  

Simon is ecstatic.  He has his princess back.  Let the rescuing begin!

I do love that she is not a specific princess, named and costumed by Disney.  She is just a pretty princess.  With a lovely, satin dress bought by Grandma (to be worn again next Easter - I am all about dual purpose when it comes to Halloween) and pink sparkly shoes.  A cape and crown to accessorize and a wand designed with and to be made with Daddy.

And there is still time to change her mind back to Minnie.

I don't think so though, I believe her mind is set.  Only time will tell.