In just over two short years I had become that mom. You know, the one who would stop at nothing to get her hands on the hottest of the hottest toys on every kid’s Christmas wishlist. In my case, it came in the form of a little doll named Dottie.
Yep, that’s her!
Dottie “Doc” McStuffins is a Disney character who plays doctor and “fixes” toys. She also teaches viewers about eating healthy and has become one of the most popular TV shows among young children. Cute, I know. And popular, too. So popular that I couldn’t find her anywhere on Cyber Monday. Oh yeah, except on Ebay — for $75!!! Curious (and a little frustrated,) I sought help on Facebook. ”Apparently this Doc McStuffins toy is a hot item. Does anyone know where I can find one?” Within minutes friends from all over the state were on the hunt for little Dottie. I couldn’t believe it. I truly felt touched. I hadn’t expected a response. And I really didn’t imagine that people would be dialing up their local toy stores on the hunt for the item of my Mommy Dreams, because my baby is really too young to know what she wants for Christmas. (Like I said… that mom.) Later that evening, a friend in another city had purchased the doll and promised to send her to us by the end of the week. I was blown away! When I returned to Facebook to express my gratitude for the help, I received the response, “It takes a village to make Christmas wishes come true.”
Just when you think you’re alone or that being a great Mommy rests solely in your shoulders, you’re reminded that it truly does take a village. And I wouldn’t want to belong to any other.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
