And the princesses came down, one by one, as I removed them from the wall.

Our beautiful, little, almost nine year old granddaughter has outgrown them. Even though she still loves them, she says,’ yes,’ it is time for them to come down.

Her little eyes, that at the age of two, we’re so excited to explore her princess room at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, now sparkle with the anticipation of what comes next.

So into a sleeve go the decals. Into the cedar chest goes her soft, warm, Anna and Elsa blanket.

Before her next visit, we will chat about how to transform her bedroom into something new.