TERRIER PANTS

Christmas with Ella (daughter of step-father Dave). Kristy loved this red terrier robe. It nearly matched her one pair of flannel pajama bottoms which were also covered in terriers! Kristy also loved Ella who she said was wise beyond her years. Kristy told me she did not plan on having children. There were many reasons but suffice it to say she did not spend much time coddling other people's tots either. Ella was different. So different in fact Kristy dedicated one afternoon a week as "Ella Time".

One day Kristy came home and placed a shinny sticker on my forehead. She had several on her face. She said Ella insisted everyone wear one. Other stories emerged of them walking down the street and waving to all the truck drivers. If you knew of Kristy's reserved nature around strangers you would appreciate this inconsistency!

I spent months trying to find another pair of terrier pants for Kristy. It took me forever but I finally found them. I could hardly wait! When I proudly gave them to her that Christmas she said, "Mom, I already have a pair. I appreciate the sentiment, but one pair is enough." And that's the way she lived her life. She kept what she needed but no more.

I took the pants back but I still have that little sticker.