Why Marsydoats?

When I first decided to learn about blogging, I decided to do some research.  I discovered that it did not matter what I wrote about so long as it was interesting and relevant to me. Because my thoughts have lately been on my youth and growing up an army brat, I decided to make it an homage to my mother. 

I remember her singing this song when I was young: "Marsydoats and doesydoats and littlelambs eat ivy, a kiddleat ivy too,  wouldn't you?" At least that is what it sounded like to me.  When I grew older (12,13) I became brave enought to ask momma what a marsydoat was?  She laughed and then slowly repeated the words to me : " Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. A kid will eat ivy too, wouldn't you?"  Boy did I feel foolish!! So momma, this next adventure is for you!