This teddy bear has had new life– erm, new stuffing– breathed into him, thanks to her owner– also known as my fifteen-year old secondborn– who has had many ideas over the last several weeks, but no resulting effort in restuffing her beloved animal.
Her father, however, must have heard her wishful thinking and took upon himself this re-stuffing project today. Having made a trip to the arts-and-crafts store, he returned with soft-wool stuffing material, needle and matching-color thread, and proceeded to begin a most interesting “operation”. Aided by a visiting friend from overseas, this was an interesting project executed by a man who is better known for weilding a hammer and an electric drill!
Needless to say, this was one successful mission! And what, you ask, is the moral of the story? Well, I’m glad you asked! Here it is: The cost of materials: $12.22. The squeal of astonishment and joy that emanated from our secondborn’s room when she found her teddy bear waiting for her with a welcome note: PRICELESS!
