To Barbie or Not to Barbie? That is the Question...

First the important stuff: Mia is getting better already :)

Now to the question of the day. Will we encourage Mia to play with Barbie dolls?  My sister Paula objects to them due to their unrealistic body  proportions.  Last I checked, Claire is enjoying a happy childhood sans Barbie. I'm not sure where Lisa stands, as Kira is only 3. My brother's children, Emily and Melissa, have lots of Barbie's. (Unless they've disposed of them in favor of Bratz dolls.). When Melissa got her first Barbie over 10 years ago, I was so appalled at how trashy Barbie dressed, I bought a sewing machine and made several cute yet demure outfits, including a doctor's white coat.   All in all, I hadn't given much thought about which camp I was in, when it comes to Mia. Until today.  You see, one of the interesting amenities available exclusively to adoptive parents staying at the White Swan is a Barbie doll (blonde, blue eyes, skinny as usual) carrying a Chinese baby girl. Compliments of Mattel.  It is awfully precious! If I knew how to set up a poll on this blog, I'd hold a vote.  I invite your comments. (Sent from my blackberry)