Day 43: Joy in an American Girl movie with my daughter

Yes, tonight my eleven year old daughter excitedly silenced my son and I as the latest doll of the year had her movie debut on TV.  I had my latest book nearby, thinking I was going to get some reading in during the movie, but I actually ended up watching the entire movie with her.  Although done at a Tween level, the messages hold true for girls of all ages.  Dealing with relationship/friendship...struggles with change in our lives and the importance of art in our lives.  I was just looking forward to our time together and found unexpected joy in the movie tonight too.