Cabbage Patch Kids

As a child, while I will not say I was spoiled, I will say that I rarely wanted for anything. My parents had an interesting philosophy on spend money and allowances-my sister and I received no allowance. My parents believed that paying a child to do what they were supposed to be doing anyways was ludicrous. They gave us spend money when we needed it and always within reason. We had enough toys to play with, lots of books, and tons of love. HOWEVER, (you knew there was a ‘however’ coming, didn’t you?) I do have one memory of a desired toy that I did not receive.

Back in 1983, when I was a mere 11 years old, people were fist-fighting over the newest toy craze-The Cabbage Patch Kid doll. I wanted one. With a burning desire, I wanted my own little adopted doll with those adorable dimples, cute names, and lovable bodies. I WANTED ONE!!!! I begged and pleaded and bargained, but my parents, ever practical, refused to stand in long-lines or fight for a doll. They just wouldn’t do it. And so, I played (very begrudgingly, mind you) with a homemade knock-off. Harrumph!

Well, bitter memories aside, I am a proud, new owner of a 25th (gulp!!!) Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kid. It only took 25 years, but I got one! pthhhhhh! (That would be me sticking my tongue out at my parents in a very mature and un-spoiled way…) You, too, can have your own original Cabbage Patch Kid again (or like me for the first time) made from the original molds and using the exact same materials and bearing the same faces, clothing and names as the originals. These kiddos are hitting store shelves for a limited time. You might want to get one soon, though, to avoid the holiday rush! These special kids have a special signature from Xavier Roberts, a silver anniversary baby spoon, a commemorative silver-stamped 25th Anniversary Birth Certificate and adoption papers-all this for $29.99.

You can post your own Cabbage Patch Kid memory on www.cabbagepatchkids25.com . For giving me a memory 25 years in the making, I give the Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kids a: