In True Friendship, All Flaws Can be Overlooked

The Little Guy has his favorite stuffed animal:  Baby.  

Baby has been there since day one.  

Baby has endured and shared all.  Teething, ear aches, and multiple flu bugs.  Through all of Little Guy's milestones: birthdays, potty training, ABC's and 123's, vacations, timeouts, and just recently lost teeth.  

For awhile Baby went EVERYWHERE with the Little Guy.  They were inseparable.

For whatever reason Baby gives Little Guy comfort and the sense of unconditional love.

But over the years this unconditional love has required physical sacrifice on Baby's part.   Holes, tears, and thin spots have required anything from a few stitches to full body triage.  

One can easily overlook flaws in friends and loved ones.  What's missing stuffing, a few extra lumps here and there, and asymmetrical  limbs anyway?

Awhile back, I ask Little Guy if we should wash Baby.  Permission was given, but there was a different response this time. 

Apparently at age of six, Little Guy is beginning to understand physical limitations of things around him.   

"Mom, you can wash him, but please do not use hot water.  He might shrink."

Baby just hanging out to dry

When I am become as worn out as Baby I hope Little Guy watches my back with the same passion and love while overlooking all my worn out spots, lumps, and asymmetry!