A platypus to me is a peculiar mammal. It is an odd looking creature and not overly abundant in North America. Somehow this has become the mammal of choice amongst the Moloko siblings, especially Big Sister.
No doubt in my mind that this fascination was fostered by Hubby's introduction to the New Year's Platypus. You see, the New Year's Platypus arrives on New Year's Eve and distributes York Peppermint Patties and hides them in the children's bedrooms as they sleep. He leaves exactly the amount of patties representative of the child's age. The Moloko munchkins love this holiday and Big Sister swears she actually saw the platypus last December. Because she did. Really.
Big Sister is quite knowledgeable on the subject of this semi-aquatic mammal. She has written many stories in which the main character is a platypus. The Little Dudes have followed Big Sister in her obsession and Little Dude B makes an incredible noise that uncannily is reminiscent of a platypus. If having a platypus for a pet was possible, the munchkins would reach Nirvana. In the interim, they have managed to settle for the Webkinz versions.
No doubt in my mind that this fascination was fostered by Hubby's introduction to the New Year's Platypus. You see, the New Year's Platypus arrives on New Year's Eve and distributes York Peppermint Patties and hides them in the children's bedrooms as they sleep. He leaves exactly the amount of patties representative of the child's age. The Moloko munchkins love this holiday and Big Sister swears she actually saw the platypus last December. Because she did. Really.
Big Sister is quite knowledgeable on the subject of this semi-aquatic mammal. She has written many stories in which the main character is a platypus. The Little Dudes have followed Big Sister in her obsession and Little Dude B makes an incredible noise that uncannily is reminiscent of a platypus. If having a platypus for a pet was possible, the munchkins would reach Nirvana. In the interim, they have managed to settle for the Webkinz versions.
Gotta love pastel platypuses
Ninja Platypus?
This is the latest platypus to join the collection. It was a gift from some old neighbors of ours in Okinawa. They were traveling on mainland Japan, saw this colorful character, remembered the kids fascination, and purchased it for them. Who would have ever thought to put a platypus in ninja wear?
The TV show "Phineas and Ferb" is a favorite cartoon around this house. Namely due in part to the character "Perry the Platypus." He has validated the appeal of a platypus.
It was decided we needed a family mascot, yep you guessed it, a platypus!
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