It’s already looking like bedtime because we are waiting for thunderstorms to hit our area. When I finish this column, I think I just may take that as a sign and go to bed.
Bentley is always ready to grab his skunk and run when I say, “Wanna go to bed?” He’s right there. If his skunk is not handy and his black-and-white stuffed baby is in sight, he grabs it. It’s always one or the other. He is the best little snuggle bunny!
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