February 6

It's Saturday and the skies were clear, so of course, we took our customary walk around the neighborhood this afternoon. Abby spent pretty much the entire time trotting along beside me, chattering about My Little Pony and the Mane Six.

Although I know more about those whimsical ponies than I ever wanted or cared to know, I'm glad that my daughter talks to me. I'm glad that she wants to share what she's thinking and how she's feeling, and I don't take that gift for granted (even if I do think my ears will bleed if I hear one more word about Applejack and Princess Twilight Sparkle and the gang!).