Pippi Longstocking is one of the most inspiring literary characters I know. She is always positive, fearless, endlessly creative, knows no boundaries and doesn’t believe in the word “impossible”. And something else: she never, ever wants to grow up.
While obviously an adult, with adult cares and burdens, I often find myself wanting to be a teeny bit like Pippi, and wishing my children to be a little like her, with her boundless optimism and disdain of rules. This proves even truer as our family grows and I need to apply more and more creativity to get through a day in one piece. As of now, we are expecting our fourth baby, apparently a girl, around the end of March, and I know our lives are going to be even more of a happy mess than they are today.
‘All the children sat looking at Pippi, who lay flat on the floor, drawing to her heart’s content. ‘But, Pippi,’ said the teacher impatiently, ‘why in the world aren’t you drawing on your paper?’
‘I filled that long ago. There isn’t room enough for my whole horse on that little snip of paper.’
Domestic Felicity 
Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your newest precious one.
Linda
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Thank you, Linda!
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Congratulations!
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congratulations on the baby. As to Pippi, I always thought she was a little mean. Maybe rereading will change my mind.
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Thanks, Peggy. Yes, I know what you mean. Pippi is a little insensitive – I believe this comes from being so self-assured.
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Congratulations, Anna! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and delivery:-))
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Thanks so much! I’m praying too 🙂
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What wonderful news! Congratulations on your blessing!
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Thank you!!
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