Tuesday SOL 4/22/14 - The M & M Guy



Fifteen years ago when I retired from Elgin Sweeper, I was presented with a "M & M pillow".  It had arms and legs, eyelashes and weighed in at about 5 pounds.  Everyone from Sweeper autographed it and it has been a wonderful memory of a great place to work with some fantastic people.  It had found a place on the loft and I didn't pay a lot of attention to it until...

Last summer when Michelle & the girls were visiting.  M discovered the "M & M guy" one day and had to bring it downstairs.  It was almost bigger than her.  Of course, since there was only ONE "M & M guy", there were battles, so "M & M" had to be put up.  Problem solved....

After they left, I thought it was time to dismantle the "M & M guy" and just keep the shell - you know trying to downsize.  This is what she looked like dismantled.


Occasionally last fall, M & P (especially M) would ask where the "M & M guy" was.  I told her he ran off into the woods because they had argued over him.  One time M said, "Grandma, I really miss the M & M guy.  I love him sooooo much."  When we visited over spring break, she again asked where the "M & M guy" was.  So I asked if they would like a smaller version of the "M & M guy" and both  M & P smiled and cheered.  Off to Hobby Lobby we went to find material to make an M & M guy.  I didn't plan to add arms and legs, put they insisted.  Here's what I came up with.  They both wanted purple and I found fabric that had assorted M & M's for the back.

I'm hoping that M & P will be happy with their smaller version of the "M & M guy".

Comments

  1. Book MamaApril 22, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    What a great grandmother you are! It's funny how kids grab on to something that seems odd to us but…they just love it. And I love how you provided that something because, of course…you love them. So sweet!

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  2. JaanaApril 22, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    So creative! I think I need to practice my sewing skills before it is time for grandchildren:-)

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  3. Amy RuddApril 22, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Judy!
    That is adorable! I bet the girls will love it. What an awesome gramma you are!

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  4. BernadetteApril 22, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    This will become a cherished grandchild memory, I am sure. But I must say the M and M guy looks decidedly like a gal.

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  5. MichelleApril 22, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Oh my goodness! The girls are going to LOVE these M and M gals! Too cute! You are quite the creative thinker!

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  6. LynnApril 22, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Soooo cute! This is what grandmas are all about . . . making dreams come true!

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  7. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Don't you just love Hobby Lobby? They really have some unique things there.
    Love the outcome and I know that M & P will as well.

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  8. elsieApril 22, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    You are too clever! That pillow is perfect and will be a keepsake forever. Those are some great lips!

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  9. drferreriblogspot.comApril 22, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    There is no ends to a grandmother's love, imagination and craftiness! You are indeed clever.

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  10. Linda BApril 23, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    What a wonderful compromise, Judy, and they're so cute. I think the girls will approve!

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  11. LoraleeApril 24, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    Too cute!

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