It was one of those afternoons when just one crucial item was needed from the one store in town. I had a daughter eager to accompany me, and a husband and son ready to start grilling dinner.
I've never seen Rosie get her shoes on faster. Before I knew it, we were out the door, and she grabbed my hand excitedly: "Just me and you, mom? It's a Girl Day!". Who would not be pleased with such a proclamation?
We found what we needed at the store, and I pulled a 15 cent York peppermint patty out of its box and onto the counter. As I buckled Rosie into her car seat, I told her: "My dad used to get me a little treat once in a while when we went to the store, and now I'm giving a treat to you. What will you do someday when you have a little girl or boy?".
"I will get a treat for her. And me," she added quickly.
With a smile, I got in the car and we drove the short distance home. The peppermint patty had long disappeared and the boys were none the wiser.
I love sharing these sweet secrets with my little girl on "Girl Day".
We are wiser now.
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