Well on December 25, 2011 I got to scratch one item off that mental list. I got to hand down my doll Molly to my daughter.
Meet Molly:
Molly holds a special place in my heart. Not only was she the doll I slept with every night (up until the night I go married) but she use to be my moms doll. I found her years ago in the toy box at my grandmas house (she was in much better condition then) and ever since then she's been my doll. I always had this dream of one day having a daughter and passing that doll down to her. Needless to say I was thrilled when that time finally came:-)
Now Molly isn't exactly in the best condition. She's double sided, her dress is falling apart, and she's stuffed with pantyhose (I've been told she was made by nuns). After I had London I knew I wanted to get her her very own rag doll in hopes that one day she'll pass both rag dolls down to her daughter. I had searched abit but I still hadn't found "the one." I resumed my search a month ago and came across the most perfect rag doll from Etsy. I fell in love with it instantly and contacted the seller from Piggyhatespanda! I was able to customize her skin tone, hair style, hair color and outfit. And the seller has been absolutely amazing, so kind and so patient with answering my questions and dealing with my indecisiveness. Once I ordered the doll I have to admit I was a tad bit nervous. This was a dream of mine coming true and I wanted this doll to be perfect. It was part of my "I have a dream" moments...I did not want to be let down! And I wasn't! When I opened up the package, I stared down at the most perfect rag doll.
I may have even gasped.
Perfection.
I shed tears.
I love when dreams come true. I love everything about this doll and what she presents. She's so much more than a doll.
Here she is:
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She's seriously the sweetest doll. There's just something I love about handmade products. I think it's the time, care and dedication that was put into making her. She is not mass produced. She was not made in China. She is unique and she was crafted out of pure love. I was amazed at how well she was made and every detail is perfect...just perfect. I can't stop admiring her.
She was suppose to be an Easter present for London but I don't know if I should wait till her 2nd birthday. I know once she gets a hold of this doll she will never be the same:-)
