March 31, 2004
Introducing Princess Zoe
Once there was a wonderful little princess named Zoe. She was very smart and kind and helpful. Beloved by all who met her. However her royal subjects were unhappy. Despite all of her virtues she refused to eat rutabegas. This was a problem because her subjects just happened to be rutabega farmers. They tried tempting her with sauted, flambed, boiled, baked, mashed, and made into pie Rutabegas. She refused to have even one little bite. In the adjoining kingdom was a handsome prince who adored rutabegas and he thought it would be a good idea to meet, and perhaps wed, the princess from rutabega land. He immediately fell in love and was all set to marry the charming princess. Until.... he found out that his beloved refused to even look at a rutabega! This led to a universal quest to find a rutabega Princess Zoe would try. Many people from many lands came bearing heirloom rutabegas prepared in fantastical dishes. Finally Princess Zoe, who was if you recall very kind, relented and tried rutabega. She loved it. Princess Zoe became a rutabega fiend and lived happily ever after. Many such stories were bedtime fare in my household. Princess Zoe stories still get requested. Of course I do change the story every once in a while. It could be asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts what have you. Princess Zoe enjoys *all* vegetables and eats them with relish. Has since the tender age of 3 much to the amazement of extended family members who deal with reluctant, if ever, veggie eating children. Perhaps you have a princess[or prince] that needs a story. Feel free to borrow mine. Here is a picture of Princess Zoe:
And another of Princess Zoe waving to her royal subjects:
Posted by Elka at March 31, 2004 02:56 PM
Comments
Very lovely - both the girl and the shawl. Was it meant to be hers or has she merely absconded with it as is her royal right?
Posted by: Laura at March 31, 2004 04:04 PM
The shawl is very, very pretty, Elka! A suitable robe for Her Royal Highness :)
Posted by: Robbyn at March 31, 2004 04:31 PM
Zoe is glorious looking. In fact, all your kids are glorious looking. and the shawl looks sooo much nicer now that it is blocked.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 31, 2004 06:36 PM
Hail Princess Zoe and her Queen Elka. I adore the shawl. Is that the new Leaf pattern shawl from Fiber Trends?
Posted by: Opal at April 1, 2004 02:39 AM
What a beautiful shawl,and charming vegetable eating princess !
Posted by: Emma at April 1, 2004 08:40 AM
Pretty shawl, cute princess!
Posted by: CarolineF at April 1, 2004 10:34 AM