Thankful November, 11/7.

“That reminds me of a story.”

When I first met Poppy, I wasn’t sure if I liked her. (Admittedly, she was pregnant with Hannah and may have been a little cranky) – but my first impression of her was less than pleasing for me. I even remember commenting along the lines of how… “cranky” she was (I am keeping it PC here, for the kids who might be reading this!) If my future self from today, would have jumped back to me back then and said, “One day, that woman is going to be one of the most important women in your life!” I am pretty sure I would have thought my future self was crazy. (Of course, who would I be to question sanity if I was sitting there having a discussion with my future self).

I am not entirely when it happened, the days and years, have all blurred. But at some point, Poppy became a staple figure in my life. At some point, she was more than just a friend. She was someone I loved, and couldn’t imagine my life without. She has been there with me through so many things. (Most importantly when it comes to Christmas Shopping, she volunteers to go with me, despite knowing how much I hate those crowded malls, and my frustration of just not being a good shopper and knowing what to buy for someone!) Honestly, the amount of memories I have of Poppy being a light in my life, would be entirely too long to count – entirely too long to write about. But when I look back at old photos, and there’s images of me laughing, or me smiling, or me happy – Poppy was usually in almost all of those photos. I can’t imagine what my life would be like now, without her in it. Through Poppy, I also have Hannah and Katie, whom I cherish and love as my own.

I love Poppy immensely. I tell her all the time. But it still feels like it’s never enough.

I hope she knows how much I love her. Every day.

Here is where Poppy makes her debut as the (in)famous Salt Vendor (which would lead to the “Pepper flavored Salt” joke later)…

Also, Poppy asked us to be a part of her school final. You can check out Neverending Skewl Daze. (Be sure to read the warning in bright red if there’s any children about, or those with… “sensitive” ears).