How could I resist?

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When we asked the girls if they had any suggestions for gifts they would like, they both mostly had several books that they were hoping for. But Little One - who isn’t all that little any more - also said she would like more cuddly toys. She already has quite a collection of toy animals taking up space in her bed, and my partner just gets endlessly irritated by the clutter, especially when she brings a collection into our bed in the mornings! But nevertheless he was too soft-hearted just to ignore this request completely, so he thought perhaps Father Christmas could bring something small, and he asked if I could keep an eye out for some suitable toy. I was away last week, so without the girls around it was the perfect opportunity to look for stocking fillers. In every shop I went into I looked for something suitable, but none of the toys really caught my eye, or else they were too big. I was almost tempted by a little wolf, but he was a bit too sad-looking. Finally, rummaging in a box of odds and ends (which I had almost ignored) in a charity shop, I found this. The perfect size (just right to fit in the hand), and Little One loves rainbow-coloured everything. Who could resist a multi-coloured duck-billed platypus, especially for only 50 pence? I’m sure she will love it. It’s already carefully washed and dried and hidden away, ready for the big day! All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2020.