With that, Sophia moved to the side while I moved the dress so she could take the cover off. Once she undid the zip, she moved it down, and I removed the cover to reveal her dress.

Sophia's eyes were huge, and her mouth was gaping open.

"Do you like it?" I asked.

"Mummy," she whispers, then looks at me. "It's like Elsa's dress, but it's for me."

I smiled and nodded.

"Yes, angel," I said.

"Can I put that on and show daddy," she asked.

I nodded. "You ...