The Lovie That Keeps on Living (& Loving)

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I'd just put the kids down to bed and I found this on the kitchen table.  My youngest had it. The older two no longer care about it.  For anyone that hasn't had the pleasure of watching the awesomely outrageous and psychedelic "Yo Gabba Gabba" TV show (popular around 2008)- this little guy is Brobee.  Essentially a very furry, very short Airdancer. 

Brobee has passed through two sets of toddler hands and has now landed into his final set.  He made me stop for a second... He has no eyes.  His color is mottled.  His fur has rubbed completely down to a sheer, soft, scrubby thin layer.  His unibrow is coming undone and his left arm needs repair.  But they love him.

What is the purpose of a lovie?  Brobee is serving his purpose. Comfort, security and companionship. Brobee was able to courageously bring 3 little girls through the woes that oppress toddlerhood.  And when his time is over, I'll have to figure out what to do with him.  I guess we can say that he is the "Velveteen Rabbit" of the Mortley household.  I pray that the Nursery Fairy never comes to grant him the wish of "real life". 

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