My son came to me last night with his favorite stuffed animal under his arm. "Mama, can you fix this? It's broken, and the stuffing is falling out."
I took a look at it. Sure enough, there was a substantial hole in the stuffed dog's neck. Lots of cotton stuffing was popping out. "I think I might be able to help."
I grabbed my special medical kit which contains assorted thread, needles, and scissors. Then I went to work. In about five minutes, I had the gaping wound all stitched up. I handed it back to my son.
He looked at it. "Wow," he said. "I can't even tell where the hole was. You're a pretty good stuffed animal doctor!"
(It's amazing what mamas can do!)
As long as you're not really stuffed.
ReplyDeleteSorry, couldn't resist!
Yeah. That would be bad. ;0)
DeleteWell, Sherry, if all else fails, you've always got stuffed animal repair to fall back on.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to make money. ;0)
Deletewhat? And you didn't wear surgeon's mask? Scandal!
ReplyDeleteAt least you didn't have to send it off to a "doll hospital" like American Girl, which is another way to soak parents for more money
ReplyDeleteThose doll hospitals are ridiculous! As if the American Girl dolls aren't expensive enough!
DeleteYou're a regular Doc McStuffins.
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's a great name!
DeleteYou are clever, in a short space ot time dog was cured.
ReplyDeleteLovely story.
Yvonne.
My sewing skills have come in handy on numerous occasions!
Deletehaha you can fix it all
ReplyDeleteThat's because I'm the mama!
DeleteDid you wash up first?
ReplyDeleteNo. Bad me. And I didn't wear a mask, either. Now the critter is going to die from infection. :(
DeleteDr. Mom saves the day!
ReplyDeleteDr. Mom has done a lot of saving in her lifetime!
DeleteAw, how sweet. Thank goodness a skilled mom like you was there to save the day! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I know how to sew!
DeleteWhen I was little, I had a doll (which I got from a story that I will have to tell later). That doll was made of cloth body and plastic head/limbs. I thought she needed a bath. Her arm fell off. I was devastated until my grandmother fixed her for me.
ReplyDeleteDr. Grandmother to the rescue!
DeleteMam deed a great job. So son was happy.
ReplyDeleteHe was very happy!
DeleteHi Sherry, I am sending you a whole lot of stuffed stuff to repair ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Maybe I should open up a practice. ;0)
DeleteFaulkner, the late great smooth collie, used to get a little rough with his favorite stuffed animals. The Hurricane was in charge of stuffed animal surgery, and I was in charge of repairing people.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It sounds like Hurricane has gotten good practice for when she has to be Dr. Mom.
DeleteGo, Mama! It's great when us mamas can fix something and impress those kiddos. lol.
ReplyDeleteYes. We moms are definitely good for something. :)
DeleteAs well as a lasting memories your son will have knowing his mom was there for him with the biggest request at the time.
ReplyDeleteXx
Fondly,
Dore
Haha! Yes, another good memory!
DeleteSuper mom the the rescue! And you don't even need a cape.
ReplyDeleteThat's right. Capes just get in the way, anyway. ;0)
DeleteYou're wonderful! There's nothing sadder than an injured stuffed animal - unless it's a sad child's face. Luckily you remedied both!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was able to fix it!
DeleteSherry, you should've take a pix while you're at work in the surgical room! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI would've needed a camera crew for that!
DeleteI'm glad the surgery was successful and wish the said toy a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteIt didn't take long for the toy to be fully recovered and discharged from the hospital. ;0)
DeleteMy dog can tear up a stuffed animal in mere minutes. I may need a specialty surgeon like you on hand 24/7.
ReplyDeleteI'll open up an office. I'm sure I will have lots of business!
DeleteThat's worth adding to your resume!
ReplyDeleteHaha! You may be right.
DeleteSuch an important skill! Glad the surgery went well. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Me too!
DeleteI can't sew. I suppose this is a good reason for me to learn how to do it someday!
ReplyDeleteIf you have kids, it's a must. You wouldn't believe how many things I've had to sew. From buttons, to Girl Scout patches, to stuffed animals!
DeleteSherry, you're always showing us more of your incredible talents. Dr. Ellis can start a new career. Aren't you glad you don't have enough time for it. Bubba's little animal would be a great reference for you.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Ah, the things I could do if I had more time!
DeleteMy mom had to do with for me and my siblings all the time. :)
ReplyDelete