Okay, so here's the deal. Basically, I have decided to challenge myself. I have a list of 30 words and I'm going to attempt to post one drabble a day for 30 days. I just want to work at forcing myself to write, so hopefully I can apply the newly acquired discipline to my other stories. And I like drabbles. They're like playtime for me. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

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Beginning

Mary was the sort of person who, once she was in your life, you could hardly remember a time without her. She filled your senses, completely clouded your mind with her presence.

At least, that's how Bert saw it.

But every story must have a beginning and so ours does with once upon a time.

Once upon a time…

Once upon a time, she hadn't been in his life. Once upon a time, colors were duller. Once upon a time, he wasn't in love.

Because, oh yes, he loved her. He loved her with every piece and part of his entire being.

But once upon a time, he hadn't. He hadn't known her at all. Until it all changed in the blink of an eye.

Once upon a time…

A makeshift kite with a makeshift tail, crafted lovingly for a younger brother and quickly tangled hopelessly in a tree. A young boy sighing as he realized the end of his fun. A murmured apology and a promise of a new kite, once the money could be rustled up. A rather sad end to a rather happy day.

But then… then the rustling of leaves, a switch in the wind. A woman with bright blue eyes and dark brown hair, incredibly prim and proper but just a hint of mischief about her as she offered her assistance. And in the blink of an eye, the kite was in her hand. In the blink of an eye, she introduced herself as Mary Poppins.

In the blink of an eye, he was in love.