An "ode" to her animals.....

Inspired by this post......I just HAD to document this ....these are important memories!  I don't think I've ever properly introduced you to her animals...after all they are a part of our family!  There is Mr. S.  the bear who is the teacher,  Minnie (Disney 2012....B insists minnie is 13 year old though), Miss Fancy 1 and 2 (unicorns with big eyes), New dog (old dog was lost at her cousins house),   Her newest cow "Lucy" who she just picked up in Vermont.  Last but DEFINITELY not least CAT, who has been replaced once with the EXACT same cat when old cat was left outside beyond repair.  Plus, for some reason he had tape over his mouth. 

These animals, daily and nightly act out every social situation (here they are lining up for recess) imaginable so she can practice her words (oh the great speech, and language understanding and ATTITUDE we hear...words like "annoying, and fantastic", and scolding for not doing the "right" thing!).  They lessen her anxities by nothing less than practicing and role playing(don't we all do that?).  They help her release the stress from the day, from having to hold it all together in live in a world so much older than she is capable. 

These animals  have been everywhere with us, they have had EKG's, and utrasounds. Taken a few trips around the washing machine, been buckled into a carseat,  and done OT.  They have been to summer school.  Hey, if they can do it, so can she!  They have sleepovers, birthdays and baths.  They have been lost and then found.  Each one is respected and loved for their own unique qualities and abilities!  ....plus now, she's added two "dollies" to the mix....an American Girl doll "Lila" who skiis and she tells her she does a "GREAT job" and "dolly".  She cares for them with a caring that most adult humans don't have for each other. 

Thanks for that reminder, B.   Remember this. :)