What Little Girls Are Made Of...

In my humble opinion, the old rhymes I heard as a child weren't always accurate.  For example, the following is one I highly disagree with:

Sugar and spice and all that is nice; that's what little girls are made of
Snips and snails and puppy dog tails; that's what little boys are made of

Let's ignore the obvious sexism and favoritism in this little poem because everyone's entitled to their opinion.  Let's also ignore it because I believe there is a degree of humor intended in this little ditty.

With that being said, I believe the poems should go a little more like this.....

Pouty lips, princesses, fairies and queens
Saying "you're ugly" just to be mean
Drama and whining and puppy dog eyes
When you don't get what you want, you should cry
BUT sweet little tutus and generous hugs
the way that they EEK when they see a big bug
Smiles and dollies and fun little tales
A kiss and encouragement when you feel like you fail
Hearts just as big as the universe wide
"Mom, it's okay" when you're just not sure why
Seeing your dreams come alive every day
....THAT'S what girls are made of

Dirt and farts and smells you can't pin
Getting angry and pouty every time you don't win
Staying up late and gross messy rooms
Pretending you don't know how to use a broom
BUT sensitive hearts underneath all that mud
Trying to be brave when their heads take a THUD!
Calling you super mom and saying you're best
Playing legos quietly when you have to get rest
Making you proud by opening doors
Acting a gentleman, manners galore
Making you realize you're doing a good job
....THAT'S what boys are made of.

Then again, maybe I'm a little biased.