My toddler has the type of fierce independence I imagine the British colonists possessed when they landed on American soil and fought for their freedom. When she insists on choosing her clothes every day and the outcome is disastrous I remind myself how far we’ve come precisely because of those great British men who transformed themselves into great American men. Independence is something you shouldn’t have to fight for; it is meant to be handed to you at birth like the right to be.
Today though — just for today — I want to withdraw that right.
Today most of the mothers and kids from the neighborhood are getting together at the park. Many families are new to this area and we are all on the look-out for like-minded folks. Today is the day we get to meet.
As if she senses the significance of this day my daughter eyes her clothes carefully.
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