When I grew up, a few of my ideas came true. For example, the part about the happy, talented, good-hearted children came true three times! So, clearly, I am now a mommy – but, I am far from perfect. I often smile, but I also grimace, frown, hold my nose, have my hair stand on end and stare in disbelief. I am not always “pretty.” I know this because, when I do put on make-up and “do” my hair, my daughter will look at me with pleasant astonishment and ask “why are you pretty today mommy?”