A day we all can love

Today is National Plush Animal Lovers Day.  Now who couldn't love a day like that?  In my own life I have some fond memories of  favorite plush animals (those that belonged to me and others).  Early in my life I had a stuffed lamb named Lambkins.  Sadly I lost Lambkins when I accidentally dropped her in the toilet.  That was in an era when not all toys were washable and my mother was a bit of a germaphobe.  I also remember my brother's stuffed teddy bear.  It was a good looking bear except for its bald head.  That was due to my brother's habit of plucking out little bits of fuzz to rub under his nose while he sucked his thumb.   My son had a stuffed teddy bear that he treasured for a long time.  In fact, on the day he ran away from home (he only went a block, then came back) the only thing he packed in his little suitcase was his teddy bear.  Of course the ultimate stuffed animals are the ones you can create at Build a Bear with little imbedded hearts and designer clothing.  Those were my granddaughters' favorite plush toys.  Recently I've seen ads for plush cats that look very real and actually purr when you pat them.  I'm sorry but that just seems a little creepy to me but to each his own.  Take a minute to cuddle your own plush animal tonight.