I have just stuck ‘Penguin’ in the washing machine.
Burton’s beloved cuddly toy has gone for a much over due wash! The trouble is, I have no idea how it is going to appear after its encounter with the washing machine. I just hope that it will emerge intact so it can be returned to its little owner!
Burton loves Penguin – it was a Christmas present from my Dad, who is chuffed to bits that his grandson has taken so much to this soft toy. So much so in fact that he has bought a replacement one in case anything should happen to Penguin. A gesture which surprised me as my Dad is not the type to think of such things.
I am pleased that Burton loves Penguin as much as he does, because he has helped to get Burton to sleep in his cot for naps and at bed time. B’s little face lights up whenever he sees his cuddly friend waiting for him in the cot. Which is another reason why I hope Penguin will survive his washing machine experience – otherwise what will I do at bedtime tonight???
Poor old Penguin was overdue a wash though, what with having a mixture of dribble, snot, bum cream etc… lovingly added to his exterior over the past few months – certain parts of him had become a tad crusty!
So I have 18 minutes left until the washing cycle ends – fingers crossed all will be well and Burton and Penguin can resume their bedtime, changing and playtime routines once more and Mummy can breathe a big sigh of relief! Oh and we will have a clean and crust free Penguin……….well for one day at least!!
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Thank you xx
Thank you xx
So glad you have a spare penguin. When we little my brother had a white teddy bear and on hols in the lakes teddy disappeared believed to have gone out of the window. retracing the drive did not find teddy. My brother screamed constantly. Mum I was told trawled all shops for a white teddy and David wouldnt accept any as they werent white teddy. Took ages for him to get over the lose apprently. So well done to your dad
It’s funny because Burton was given several cuddly toys and I did not want him to get a favourite for that reason but Penguin is def ‘the one’ – so well done to my dad! It must be awful for a youngster to lose their best friend like that – your poor brother. Still, I hope he manages to get by without a white teddy now lol