Christmas
Yay yay YAY..Christmas was so much fun. But firstly I have to pass on the slightly sad news that the Santa stakeout failed. Teddy and I both put in extra effort on Christmas eve to stay up. I was in fact a bit annoyed with Teddy because when I couldn’t stay up any more I made him promise to keep watch. He must have fallen asleep as when I woke up Santa had been. I questioned Teddy as to why he had failed to follow instruction but he just gave me his usual blank expression which he always does when he’s been bad. I’ve forgiven him now, it’s Christmas and Otter keeper says you shouldn’t be angry with anyone at Christmas (I’m making a concession for Kate – I’m always angry with her).
Christmas day was SO much fun, not only did I get lots of presents from Santa but also from Otter Keeper! this meant lots of Otter presents. Santa even bought Teddy a small present which was very thoughtful, I had to open this for Teddy as I think he was a bit overwhelmed (it’s hard to tell but I think he gets really excited at Christmas). You see, Not many people understand Teddy because he doesn’t say much. Only I really know what he thinks and sometimes I have to explain to Otter Keeper what Teddy is saying.
Anyway, the only bad thing Ive found about Christmas day is brussel sprouts. They are these nasty green things and they taste exceptionally horrible if you’re an otter. Otter Keeper thinks brussel sprouts are great (he’s so stupid). Teddy REALLY hated them and I passed this information on to Otter Keeper (Teddy was really quite rude about the brussel sprouts) and Otter Keeper got a bit cross. I told Teddy to keep a low profile for the rest of the day (he usually does anyway) and I had to eat my sprouts. yuk. I hope whoever invented brussel sprouts (probably Kate) is happy now.
I really hope everyone else had A wonderful Christmas like me. Otter Keeper said I should take this chance to say thankyou to eveyone who reads my stories (thats probably YOU! if your reading this). We have lots planned for next year so don’t go anywhere! I would put Teddy on guard to make sure you don’t … but he’d probably just fall asleep.
How great to hear that you had such a wonderful Christmas! And that you are so nice to teddy! I’ve loved a few teddys myself and have found them to be exceptional friends,if a bit close-mouthed. Hope you enjoy your gifts and share with teddy. Have a wonderful New Year!
Oh and I agree with you about the brussel sprouts.Nasty little creation I think and I am not an Otter!
Your friend,Cathy W
Thank you for this wonderful story. I agree with Otter regarding Brussel Sprouts, but I don’t think kate is to blame for creating them, since I have to eat them too and I don’t know Kate.
I’m glad you had a great Christmas Otter. I love reading your stories, they always put a smile on my face. Best Wishes for the next year 🙂
So glad you had a great Christmas. Funny thing about brussel sprouts, my husband doesn’t much like vegetables at all but he does like brussel sprouts – perhaps Otter Keeper doesn’t prepare them well…
(i just love LOVE LOVE your work!)
and otter i’m so glad you had a good christmas
Otter, I’m really glad to read that you had a nice Christmas day!
So I wanna send a real big hug for you, Teddy and Otter keeper. I enjoy so much your stories and art, keep on doing them! Have a great new year’s eve.
Greetings from Mexico!
🙂
Dear Otter, I’m sorry to admit that I like brussel sprouts – it must have something to do with growing up in a place called “the salad bowl of the world.” I always thought they looked like cabbages for Barbie dolls. But I’m sure they taste terrible to otters. We have news here: I have a job, at last! but it’s in North Carolina, so we’ll be moving from California soon. I have to be there on the 19th of January, so I’ll be in temporary housing while the hubs figures out what to do with the house. Big changes. I don’t think they have many brussel sprouts in NC – but they have lots of otters, hooray!
I’m glad you got lots of good Christmas presents, and happy that Teddy got one, too.
You must be sure to tell Otter Keeper that you cannot help it if you do not like Brussel Sprouts. It is because of your genes (you know, the stuff you inherit from otter mom and otter dad, like eye color). It must be true, because I saw it on TV.
Now it it almost New Year. There will be a big party for that, too. Ask Otter Keeper if you can stay up for it.
I’m glad to hear that you and Teddy and Otter keeper had a great Xmas 🙂
Psssst, you could have done, what i suggested on Twitter: Pretending to eat the Brussel Sprouts and send them over to me…. I love them 🙂
I hope you’ll have a great and exciting New Years Eve! 😀
Hey sweetie, glad you overcame your sadness about the Christmas Tree coming down. Now here is what you do until it is time for the Easter Bunny: Get Otter Keeper to give you new crayons and lots of paper and draw the nicest Easter Eggs you can think up. That will delight the Bunny for sure and make him hide lots of sweets for you! There you go!
i just love the Otter Stories…thanks!
I love Otter – and all the Otter stories. Reading about you is the best part of my day – every day. Especially if I am feeling a little blue – I can always count on Otter and his wonderful stories to cheer me up; put a smile on my face. Try not to get in to too much trouble, Otter, Be careful, ok? Not too, too much mischief–Otter Keeper needs a little nap from time to time.