In previous episodes of we can’t find Don we thought that after a few days Don would show up again.
Don did not show up, and still hasn’t. A few nights ago there was a full on meltdown: “ I miss my Donnie, I can’t live without my Donnie”
In a perfect world she’s 7 and closer to 8, and the favorite toy age should be over.
Spoiler Alert: We’re not there yet.
So, $12.95 and a special delivery by the FedEx guy - a new Don had arrived. BW unwrapped it and cut the pacifier off because that part thankfully is long past, but the companionship of a special Elephant is still here for a little longer.
The GASP OF DELIGHT and the WIDE OPEN EYES when she came back from the playground was well worth the 12 bucks.
“Now my life is complete” she told us.
She hugged and pet Don as it was a real kitten or animal of some sort.
“He’s Fluffier” she told us.
Well, yeah. The previous one has been licked/stolen by the dog and then handled with sticky fingers of destruction for a good while. I think the previous Don lasted over a year — which is kind of amazing.
What also is amazing is she doesn’t care that this is not Don 1.0 the OG Don. This is a replacement number 6 I think. Six Dons in 7.5 years - that seems about right - replacement frequency was a lot higher when the dog was a puppy for a bit.
The idle threat has been laid down that this is the last Don.
But I wouldn’t take that bet if I were you.