I feel weak

Up until a few weeks ago, Molly was all set for Halloween. She was planning to dress up as Merida, the Scottish princess from the Disney movie Brave. We already had the costume at home and she looked so perfect in it with her red hair.

I should have known it wasn't going to be that easy. All of a sudden, Molly started telling people she was going to dress up as Rapunzel. And then she started her campaign for Elsa. 

I'm assuming everyone knows who Elsa is, but if not, she's one of the princesses from the movie of all movies, Frozen. She has long blonde hair and special powers. I think half the girls in Molly's class are planning to dress as Elsa for Halloween. 

For some reason, I was opposed to jumping on the Elsa bandwagon. I kept trying to sell Molly on dresses we already had at home. And then I started my own campaign to get her to go as a fairy. I figured it would be easy, just pick up a pair of wings and a wand. 

But then we were at Target and the Elsa dress was on sale... for only $4 more than the wing / wand combo I was pushing. Molly was so excited when she saw the Elsa dress and clearly not impressed by the wings. So I caved. What's a mom to do? 

I'm so conflicted! On the one hand, I don't want Molly to think she can just get whatever she wants. But on the other hand, there's something special about Halloween and getting to pick out your costume. Sigh. It's done, and she's thrilled (sweetly appreciative, not bratty), but I know I'm going to have to keep a close watch on things to make sure this little princess doesn't turn into a monster!

She looks happy and cute, but does she look spoiled?