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Little House on the Prairie Child

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“Hey, Gracie,” I said. “Whatcha wearin’?”

“Oh, do you like it? I call it my Little House on the Prairie ensemble.”

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“Hmm…it’s very…uh…”

“Do you like the ruffled collar?” Gracie asked. “I really like the ruffled collar.”

“It’s…um…”

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“Or maybe it’s too much. Ruffles were in last season, but maybe they’ve gone out this season…” she said. “What do you think, Mom?”

“It’s…uhhh…”

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“Fashion these days is evolutionary, Mom. It’s cyclical. I mean, what was in last week will be out again this week, but might be in again next week. You know?”

“Oh…I…uh…I didn’t…” I stammered. “Are you sure ruffled collars are in again?”

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“Oh, I’m sure. They’re so very ‘Paw-asked-me-to-milk-a-cow.’ Milking cows all the rage right now.”

“Uhhh…ummm… Are you positive, Puffalump?” I squeaked.

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“GOTCHA MOM!” Gracie laughed. “You’re such an easy target!”

“So, you don’t really think ruffled collars are in style?” I said, relieved.

“Heck, no!” Gracie giggled. “Nana gave me this thing. I can’t decide what to do with it. Is it a nightgown or an outfit?”

“I’m not really sure,” I said.

“Maybe it’s a Halloween costume!” Gracie guessed. “I could go as an Amish girl!”

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“Does this mean you are going to be wearing this ruffled collar until Halloween?” I asked.

“No, Mom,” Gracie laughed. “Just until my blue metallic parachute pants come in from Amazon.”

(crickets, crickets)

“GOTCHA AGAIN, MOM!”

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