Ariasdollcorner

Aria, here! Today is my birthday. Mommy opened my box a year ago today. I am Mommy's first doll and, she says, most special. Mommy loves me very much. So for my birthday, Mommy gave me an extra special day. When we got up this morning, Mommy said, 'happy birthday!' She told me she had a special day planned.  First, I changed clothes. Mommy bought me a special birthday dress.  Then Mommy said she had a special gift for me. She handed me a box.  'What are these?' I asked Mommy. 'They are Uno cards,' replied Mommy. 'When I was little, my mommy gave me Uno cards. We would spend hours playing. We even put two decks together for longer games and more fun. Sometimes we didn't even play right. It wasn't about the game. It was about me and her and a mother and daughter bond. It was about laughing and fun. It was about being together and sharing. My mommy isn't here anymore.' 'She's in heaven,' I said...

Today's blog is dedicated to all the siblings out there. Whether by blood, adopted, by choice or by doll, you are loved. ❤️ Melody was lying on the ramp with her eyes closed out back in the sunshine. It was a beautiful day in Colorado and she wanted to take advantage of the warm weather in case it got cold again. Sophie sat on the step next to her, talking to her doll. Turning to look at Melody, she said, 'Melody, are we sisters?'  Melody replied without opening her eyes. 'Yes, we are sisters.' 'Oh ok. That's nice. I'm glad,' Sophie replied. Melody sat up and moved closer to Sophie.  'What's up, Soph?' 'Oh nothing,' said Sophie. Then she asked, 'Are we friends, too?' Melody reached out and took the hand of her favorite doll. 'We are not only friends, Sophie, we are the best of friends.'  The best friends got up and, holding hands, took a little stroll around the yard. 'We are...

Gilbert slept in today. By the time he woke up, Melody had already gotten up and dressed. He stretched his little back leg and yawned. Suddenly he heard someone call his name. It sounded far away. He grabbed his favorite bone and hopped out of bed. While in search of the doll who called his name, he also hoped maybe someone would want to play Bone with him. Bone was his favorite game. He heard voices above his head. It was coming from the top bunk. Placing his paws on the side rung, he barked a greeting. 'Mrph,' he said. It was hard to bark with a bone in your mouth. A little Pommie face peeked over the side. 'Bork,' said Henry to his friend. Louisa's face also appeared. 'We can't play right now, Gilbert,' she said, Aria is reading us a story.' Gilbert turned and made the long jump off the dresser. He heard a voice humming and went toward it. It was Sophie.  'Mrph,' said Gilbert.  'I can't play, Gilbert, I'...