A tribute to a good friend

Last night, Max said goodbye to his Noochie for good. He was asked to throw all remaining Noochies away in the trash. I have to admit, i was a little emotional and even shed a few tears (Chris was emotional too). Watching my baby boy yell "no, no, no" and cry as he threw his long-time friend away broke my heart. So, this post is dedicated to you, Noochie.

You brought Max comfort as he lounged in the Rainforest Swing and watched Baby Einstein in our first home in Redlands.
You were there for Max's first Halloween and were the perfect accessory for his Pillsbury Doughboy costume.
There you are, sitting with Max as he opened 1st birthday cards sent from family in Buffalo.
Look, you even travelled to Buffalo!
Noochie, you look great paired with a pair of designer sunglasses.
What could be better than one of you, Noochie? The answer is two.
When you were lost in the living room, Max tried to replace you with toys... but, nothing compared to you.

So Noochie, AKA JuJu, AKA JuGee, AKA DoJee, you brought Max almost two years of pleasure, but it was time to go. A part of me will miss you because Max loved you so much. Goodbye.

P.S. Thanks goodness Sammy wants nothing to do with you. I don't think I could bear throwing away something my child loves so much again.