Emily had a thing for shoes and I think this started at a very young age. When she was little she could take her shoes off quicker than I could put them on. She hated wearing them and preferred bare feet. When she was about 2 and 1/2 there was a big snow storm and she wanted to go outside. I tried to put on her boots but she kept saying, “NO Mommy” and took them off as soon as I could put them on. I finally said fine go out without them. I watched from the window as my stubborn daughter went out to play in the snow with only socks on. She gritted her teeth but stayed out for a full 10 minutes until she could stand it no more. All she said when she came in was “BOOTS!!” I miss my darling so much!