My Dad is awesome

I came back from lunch today to find a box on my desk containing this guy. And yes, I did rail against cutesy teddy bears earlier this month but this is different and here’s why.

My Dad is a nurturer. He patches hole, glues pieces back together, and fills voids, whatever they might be. He doesn’t normally get me gifts like this for random holidays, but things have been rough for a while, and in ways big and small he has worked to lessen the impact, and that includes sending me this ridiculously cute bear (with chocolate!). He wants to make sure I know I’m loved and I do know it.

Also? The clothes for the bear will almost certainly fit Figaro perfectly.

Comments (5)

  1. Trasherati wrote::

    Be sure Figaro knows that the spats on him were my idea. Share the hate.

    Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 5:27 pm #
  2. Trasherati wrote::

    And also? This was not a pink teddy bear inscribed “I wuv you” – dude is armed. Nothing says “Have a cool V-day” like packing heat.

    Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 5:29 pm #
  3. Jagosaurus wrote::

    Trasherati: I will make sure Figaro knows. And yeah, the bear rocks. If only there had really been a little toy gun in the violin case….

    Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 5:37 pm #
  4. Victoria wrote::

    Somehow, the lack of pants is disturbing. (I mean, if you’re going to go to the trouble of wearing a vest and carrying a musical instrument, might you also wish to don some manner of butt covering?)

    But yes, of course, it’s inestimably cute.

    Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 3:17 am #
  5. Jagosaurus wrote::

    Victoria: Word. And your question is perfectly valid.

    Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 8:10 am #