Sticking To The Things You Love
A few things have gone wrong recently, and it all started yesterday morning. It was a good day to begin with. Teddy and I had completed a successful sofa exploring expedition and we had even found an old piece of string and a very nice biro lid to present to Otter Keeper when he got home from work. We were pretty exhausted after that and had just settled down to watch some daytime TV – when I realised one of my favourite crayons was nowhere to be seen. I spent the rest of the day looking for it, and it was very annoying.
When Otter Keeper got home he found my crayon (he’s better at looking for things than I am), but I was still sad because it is never nice to lose your favourite crayon. Otter Keeper explained how you have to be careful and look after things that are important to you. Apparently, if you have something REALLY important (like a pound, or a favourite crayon) you should stick close to it at all times!
So the next day Otter Keeper was at work again and Teddy and I began discussing what he had told us. We were both very worried about losing more things that were important to us and it was then that we had a brilliant idea. We decided to take Otter Keeper’s advice and stick with the things that were important to us in life. Luckily last week we discovered where Otter Keeper keeps the special glue.
It was hard deciding which were my most important things. I stuck myself to my ball and my crayon – but then Teddy pointed out that he was very important, so I stuck him to me too. After a while of thinking I suddenly realised what the most important thing in the world that I didn’t ever want to loose was: OTTER KEEPER! As soon as he arrived home and got through the door I ran up and stuck myself to him. I didn’t even say hello first, the fear of loosing him was too great at this point.
Now Otter Keeper is very cross and I am very confused. I did exactly what he had taught me, but apparently he didn’t mean it like that. I don’t see what the problem is? Being stuck to Otter Keeper is great fun, and I always know where he is which is handy. Sadly it turns out sticking yourself to Otter Keepers is not allowed and he is trying to detach me, I’ve explained to him I might loose him if he does this, but he doesn’t seem too worried. To be honest, I’m not actually that worried either. I used so much glue that I don’t think I’ll be losing him for a while yet.
I think it seems like a great thing to do. At least you know where things are and you’ll never lose them again. You just have to explain it to him.
Oh otter what a sticky situation you have put yuorself in! (Sorry just had to say it!) I’m liking your logic and am on your side,as sticky as it may be! LOL! Hope your day today goes better! Hugs!
That was a clever move Otter!!! I am sorry it didn’t work out the way you wanted 🙁
Lovely as always! ♥
You are the sweetest little thing…but really when Otter Keeper says you must not play with something he isn’t being mean, he is trying to keep you safe. Big {{huggiez}} to you my little friend
OMG! Poor otter – you got the “stick to something”-thing completely wrong, didn’t you. It looks like a case of being lost in translation to me;)
I’m pretty sure, that Otter Keeper secretly appreciate your attempt to stick to him forever, though 🙂
Sweet little, I wrote about you today on my blog….
Dear Otter, I once tried to use hot glue from a “glue gun” (sounds so exciting to this day) to gold leaf a picture frame (admittedly a bit ambitious) and ended up gluing a rug to the floor. Convenient at the time, but when I moved to another home, I had to leave that rug (which I liked) behind. As a result, I’m no longer allowed to use glue guns (regardless of how exciting they sound) and my husband is very leery of allowing me into craft stores. Apparently glue is a dangerous thing, damaging reputations, and we should all not use it. At least, that’s what I got from my experience. I still have the gun, though. Sigh.
Hi, Otter! /waves/ I think maybe your Otter Keeper didn’t explain very well what he meant by “sticking to” something, because that looks wrong. I don’t really understand what he meant either. My friends and I don’t use glue, we just make sure we know where each other are so we don’t get lost. I saw the picture. Is that Teddy? He looks like a bear. It must be wonderful to love somebody so much that you want to be attached to them, but doesn’t that pull your fur badly?
Hi Otter,
I’ll try again……don’t know what happened there!
LOVED the story…..! Humans are rubbish aren’t they….say one thing and mean something entirely different! I’m not surprised that you were confused. I think Otter Keeper should have been flattered, not cross.
Keep up the great work!
Dear Otter,
We are not sure OtterKeeper was clear in his instructions and we find you “not guilty” on all counts. How is Teddy? You didn’t have to amputate his arm to get him apart from you, did you? I think there is probably another story in the making.
Love, Dozer, Dottie and Cooper
Otter, maybe I’ll look for some special glue too. I miss my cat so much when I’m at work and I don’t want to lose her, so maybe if we are stick together all will be better
😛
Please Otter, don’t be sad! I’m sure that Otter Keeper will think of a clever way so that you don’t lose each other.
Dear Otter, I’ve found some library paste that is excellent for sticking Otter books to my eyeglasses.
I don’t want to stop reading!
Your fan,
Janet
Dear Otter, This is the best story ever, because I still firmly believe we should stick to the things we love.