December 26

Just a few short years ago, Abby really disliked shopping. She disliked it so much that she'd ask me to buy clothes for her so she could try them on at home. Her desire to avoid all stores was strong, but times have changed considerably.

Today my little shopping buddy and I hit the shops for some day-after-Christmas shopping. We didn't buy a lot, but we had fun trekking from store to store.

As I told her while we drove to lunch afterward, I like hanging out together. I may have ended up with just one daughter, but she's a pretty terrific one to have.