bensrib: Guess who came to visit!

Princess P!

It was kind of a last-minute thing when the regular fairy godmother wasn't available on what is usually Mommy's day off. I don't remember the last time I saw P, but her family moved away a few months ago. She's gotten so big and grown-up! She talked non-stop and kept us laughing.

Last time I kept her, she cried when Mommy left. This time, I told her we would have lunch and go for a walk. I asked her if she wanted lunch or a walk first, and she answered, "When Mommy goes," as in, "Hurry up and leave, Mother, so we can have fun."

So Mommy left and P decided on a walk first. Of course, we had to take Beastie-boy, but a funny thing happens when P is around—Pete is on his best behavior. We might need to keep P here.

Then we came back and had lunch. And we negotiated TV time (which never happened). She drives a hard bargain.

She was excited that she finished her lunch. I can't believe I'm saying I miss toddlers.

Then we decided we had to have a picture with Pete, but guess who wouldn't hold still . . .

Man-squared had to make him lie down.

Pete is the epitome of patience with P (until the huskies show up)

and he has a fascinating ear.

Then we sat in the rocking chair for a while, trying to chill out a little before naptime. That's when we discovered Monkey had a hole is his neck. Looks like he's had a tracheotomy.

I offered to fix him, and P considered. At first she wanted Mommy to fix him. But then she realized Mommy was at work and it would be a while, so she decided I could. We went to my bedroom to the sewing drawer and got a needle, thread, and scissors. When she saw the scissors, she got nervous and said, "You not going to cut him. No." and I assured her that I was only going to cut the thread, not Monkey.

So she sat in my lap and watched while I stitched Monkey up, and then she laughed and hugged him when he was all finished. It's stressful to watch your buddy go through surgery.