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Little Black Dress

January 18, 2013 by Amy

Write on “Cherished” for 5 minutes…no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.

She used her math to calculate the costs.  “$5.50 and shipping is $2.00.  That is $7.50 and I will have…$4 left.” I clicked the Buy It Now button on the black strapless sequined Barbie number and we waited.

I got home late last evening from a blustery evening out and checked the mail on the way in.  A squishy envelope told me it had arrived and I hoped she hadn’t fallen asleep yet so I could see her wide eyes and smile.

She wasn’t and I got to see the celebration and anticipation of a little black dress.

As we woke this morning, disappointed at the black ice instead of white snow, she surprised her Barbie with a new dress.  But disappointment brought her sagging into my office complaining because it was too big.

“Hang on, we’ll fix it. Sometimes in fashion you just have to make-do.  You never know what you’ll have to use.  I think this bobby pin will work just fine.”

I slipped the bobby pin over the folds of the back of the little black number, turned her around and we both beemed when it stayed.

Little girl mom moments.  Cherished.

Filed Under: children, Five Minute Friday

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  1. Nicole says

    January 18, 2013 at 9:10 am

    Hi there- visiting from #FMF. What a great moment to share- mom and daughter bonding over fashion and barbies. 🙂 Great memory!
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  2. Jen says

    January 18, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I love moments like these when it’s an easy fix and an easy smile.
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  3. Beth @ My Destiny says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:15 am

    That is so sweet! You’re right about cherishing sweet moments like those. Love it!

    Have a blessed Friday and thank you for visiting me!

    Love,
    Beth
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  4. Alia Joy says

    January 18, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    My daughter invents outfits for her stuffed animals. It’s so funny. It’s also amazing what some safety pins can accomplish. Don’t you just love being a girl mommy? Cherished moments, indeed.
    Alia Joy recently posted…Five Minute Friday: CherishedMy Profile

    • Amy says

      January 18, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      Oh yes, safety pins are always on hand. I do LOVE being a girl mommy!

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