Dear Mom,I did something the other day that I normally do not do. I bought something (not needed) for myself. I just couldn't help it. I went into this store looking for postcards. I walked around and spotted this cute little bunny. I picked him up and that was it... I knew I was going to buy him. I thought, oh he'll be sweet for one of the grandkids. After debating which grandkid, I knew that was an excuse—he was for me. But geez I didn't need a bunny. And yet, I couldn't put him down. I tried.
I stood at the counter waiting for the mother and her two kids to check out. The woman turned, a dreamy look in her eye. "Oh, that bunny. I saw him. Isn't he the cutest?" She knew what I was feeling.
I shook my head yes and squeezed it. I wondered if I was turning into a loony old lady. "I just can't put him down."
Paying the outlandish price for this silly bunny didn't faze me. My husband always jokes I'm so tight with money I squeak. And I squeak loudest with myself.
When I got home, I put bunny on the bed with the other two fellas (that husband bought for me) and I waited for Norm to notice. Surprisingly it didn't take him long.
"Where'd this come from?" Norm pointed to the bunny.
"Isn't he the cutest? I bought him for myself. I just couldn't help it. I don't know what's the matter with me."
"What'd that cost?" Norm secretly likes to hear my tales of bargains.
"I'm not telling." I felt shameful having spent good money on a stuffed animal. But one touch and I was doomed. I get over the shame once bunny is in my arms. Clearly the lady at the counter only looked at the bunny.
So, Mom did you ever do that? I think I got my squeakiness from you and I can't picture you buying anything (just for the heck of it) for yourself.
I wonder what I should name him, any suggestions?
you know, we all need a bit of self-indulgence sometimes. And cuddles too :) Cuddly pie?
ReplyDeleteSqueaky...to remind yourself that even though you squeak, you deserve a little treat once in a while. He's adorable, and he looks crazy soft. Sometimes when something jumps out at you like that it is meant to be yours.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisa. This relationship was meant to be! (And I like the name she suggested, too!)
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I agree with Lisa. Perhaps even "Squeakers" or "Sir Squeaks."
ReplyDeleteThanks gals! Love all your suggestions.
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ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet baby you've found, Lynn. Yes, I totally understand. Where would he have ended up if not in your home, on your bed?
(I spent $45 on that yellow quilt on my table, and I didn't have the money to spend on it, but where would it have gone? Some ladies long ago had spent so much time on it.)
You are sweet and sentimental, and I love it. BTW, I really love your pic for next week's BBF too!
God bless,
Kathy M.
P.S. - I think that you should name him Carl.
ReplyDeleteP.S.S. - I don't read anybody elses until AFTER I post my own BBF. That way I don't get scared off. Lisa is a pro, so I know that mine won't even measure up with hers. Yours are great, Lynn! I look forward each week to see what O. is up to next. Heart 3.
I was glad to hear someone else does this! I was going to suggest "Bunsen" (as in Bunsen Burner, because you clearly burned with love for him), but I like the other suggestions too! And P.S.--I can see why he was irresistible, and I didn't even hold him.
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