Prettying Up

Mio has always been very observant, and in recent months, she likes to imitate what she sees people around her doing. One of my favorites is how she sees me spreading toner and moisturizer on my face every night, and pretends to slap and rub some on her own cheeks with the biggest smile on her face. She loves doing this so much that every time she goes to the sink and gets some water on her hands, she does the same thing. It’s really funny and cute to watch.

This morning, Mio was watching my mother applying makeup with much curiosity, and wanted to try it herself, too. My mother handed her a near-empty powder compact, and Mio went to town with it! It reminded me of how I’d always sneak into my mother’s makeup as a little girl and try on her lipstick and blush, very eager to grow up and feel like a lady!

Here’s a video of Mio “prettying up” in my parents’ room.

I’d thought that Mio was going to grow up to be a tomboy, but lately she seems to be very interested in girly activities like skincare/makeup, trying on different shoes, hats, and accessories (she loves to raid my necklaces, bracelets, and sunglasses… and my sister’s, too), and twirling around while dancing. I’d thought that this stage would come much later (maybe around 3 years old or so at the earliest), so it kind of took me by surprise! I think, though, she’s just interested in trying everything grownups are doing in general, rather than the “girly girl” aspect of it.

My sweet little girl… don’t grow up too fast on me! 😉