Parents of an unruly two year old desperately seek playmate for their son.
Applicants must be easy going, polite, capable of patiently waiting for their turn, can take “no” for an answer and always pick up their toys when asked. Assistance and guidance will be provided as needed.
Interested parties are expected to challenge our son in such a way that he won’t know what hit him by forcing him to share his toys, books, dessert, crayons, photo ops, Christmas mornings, family vacations, doting parents and possibly clothes.
If applicant is male, he must be willing to share a room and wear hand-me-downs (see above), if applicant is female, she should be able to live with pink toile and either way, should be comfortable forever being known as “the baby”.
A cuddler is preferred but not mandatory.
As the “terrible twos” and maybe even threes (God, help us) subside, candidates should be able to look up to their big brother with admiration, respect, jealousy, animosity and love, all in equal measure. I assure you, he will do the same for you, as well as help guide and protect you. Our hope is that the two of you will become and remain the best of friends.
Although we are not picky, please note that we have been waiting a long time to find the perfect playmate for our son, but know the end of our search is drawing near and believe our home and hearts are open and ready for one more; one more little heart and soul to love and care for, one more set of hands to hold and life to share. We promise to love you as much as our first, but please hurry!
This post is was written for Write on Edge’s writing meme, Red Writing Hood. This week’s prompt: Write a 300 word (or less) personal ad. Constructive criticism is welcome.
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absolutely achingly beautiful in all its sincerity.
Thank you, I appreciate that very much.
I love your take on this prompt! It definitely was an unexpected surprise.
Thank you! It was fun to write.
I so love this, for a moment I thought you were going to announce something? =)
I hope you find your little playmate! As we all know they really do chose us.
Oh, I wish. Hopefully soon… 🙂
I too hope you will soon find the perfect little playmate! This is beautifull written, T! Very, very touching…
Thanks, Sophie. We’re working on it…
Aww… I do hope you find that little playmate soon! And this touches such a soft spot in me, because oh how I’ve been wanting to have a second child…
Beautiful!
We’re having a really hard time, but I am hopeful it will happen for (both of) us soon.
Such a good ad for a new little addition to your family. I loved so many lines and descriptions in this..and the plea for someone new to love made it even more special.
Thanks, Kir. I appreciate your kind words.
Aww, this left me feeling all warm and fuzzy! I love the unexpected direction you took the prompt in. Brilliant idea…and a beautiful ad for your new addition at that. Great job!
Thank you so much. I had fun with this one.
Oh Tonya, I have chills. This is so beautifully done. Heartfelt, is the word that comes to mind. Of course it does- that’s just how you do things! Sending so many baby thoughts your way, friend!
Beautiful, I like how at first it sounds like you are looking for another kid to play with him, then it evolves to being another child for you guys. Love it.
Thank you. This was fun to write.
Love your take on this Tonya. I do hope that space in your heart and home will be filled very soon.
Thanks, Alison. I should have written an ad for baby dust, huh? 🙂
So sweet! Best of luck in your “search” for the perfect playmate!
Thank you, we need it!
I completely understand this post… 9 months in at the moment for us… beautifully written!
Thanks, Amanda. Sending you lots of luck and baby dust.
Sigh…pink toile is so lovely.
Also, yes, Dylan is now over 20 months, and he is still “the baby,” so there’s no escaping that.
I have such hope for you that this ad will be answered soon.
Thank you, Angela. Girl or boy, I really don’t care, but yes, pink toile is lovely. 😉
love the take on this prompt! 🙂 very cute.
I enjoyed writing this very much, so thank you!
With an ad like that how could that child not come to you? Hoping so much it’s soon. Baby dust and love. xo
Aw, thank you for saying so. Baby dust and love are ALWAYS accepted. xo
I hope you can get that playmate soon. xo
You and me both. Thanks, Shell.
So sweet but humorous. Made me so want a grandbaby, I’m too old for another kid. Also brought back good memories of bringing home by baby boy to meet his big sister for the first time. Awwww there’s nothing so precious.
Oh, tears!! I love how you wrote this and it’s so cute…but underneath it all I am picturing how awesome it will be when you get that playmate.
And you will. Fingers and toes crossed over here.
I hope your ad is answered soon and that he/she is the perfect playmate for Lucas.
This is just so sweet! I especially love this: “Assistance and guidance will be provided as needed.” Isn’t that how life is every day? For us and our children? My heart goes out to you and your family. What an awesome mommy you are.
I love this. & I hope your son gets that playmate soon!
questione di gusti non puoi dire quale tiogiopla di gioco pi bella, pertanto ti dico che ai puristi e cio’ agli amanti della serie r.evil piacciono di pi i primi pubblicati quelli zeppi di enigmi e difficolt alle stelle. A me piacerebbe giocare ad un r.evil bilanciato tra enigmi ma quelli tosti e ben fatti e azione ma senza sottovalutare la spettacolarit ecco io questo mi aspetterei da un buon gioco sopratutto da una serie cos importante come r.evil
This makes me extra thankful for the “playmates” at my house. I hope yours enters your life soon!! xo
This is so adorable Tonya! I hope that this ad works and you get that playmate soon! 😉
I had this take too! 🙂 I know this is a frustrating time. I hope you are able to find the light (and your baby) very, very soon.
Oh Tonya, I love this. My heart aches for you. I do hope you get that perfect playmate for Lucas soon!
This is heart-breakingly beautiful. I hope Lucas gets that perfect little playmate soon.
I can send my little guy over any time for a test run.. 😉
Hugs to you and hoping there is good news soon.. xoxo
“The baby” in our household was supposed to be Maren as it took us 2+ years to conceive 🙂 Lucas will be a great big brother!
So glad I clicked on your link at Write on Edge, because this was absolutely beautiful! You had me in tears. Thank you! (That’s a good thing when they’re happy tears.) Wonderful to meet you and I will be following from now on. 🙂
I’m so glad you did too! Thank you for your kind words. I’ll be sure to check out your blog too.