Somewhere along the way, my daughter started calling me Mama Llama. I don't even remember when that started, but it was years ago. So Sierra became my Llama-Llama, or Llittle Llama. Ever since, I have been fascinated with llamas, even if at first, I constantly confused them with alpacas. Sorry, llamas of the world.
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| Mama Llama lloves her Llama Llama. |
Are you familiar with Anna Dewdney? She published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. I have been drawn to the series ever since I became Mama Llama.
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| When I babysit my little neighbor Elise, I love it when she chooses one of her Llama Llama books to read. |
Is it just me, or have you noticed there is no shortage of llama-themed items this year? I have been so tickled to find so much llama stuff when I go shopping, or even look online. I can't afford to buy all of it, so I take pictures, and send them to Sisi.
For my birthday this year, Sisi found me the most adorable Christmas sweater. I can't bring myself to call it an UGLY Christmas sweater, but it is over-the-top festive, and features an adorable llama in a Santa hat.
Two little purchases I made were a mug and a Christmas tree decoration. I figure spending $5 on myself isn't a criminal offense, just a little selfish, right before the holidays and all. I was just proud I was able to resist all of the other adorable llama goodies: tea towels, Christmas stockings, stuffed toys, totes, notebooks, and canvas prints. My willpower is pretty incredible when prices loom over $5.
When my friend Susan and I went to Cosley Zoo this fall for a Coffee and Cameras day, I had fun snapping pictures of the llamas. Making memes of the prettier one has entertained me more than once.
The prettier one? Yes, there was a less-than-llovely llama that could have used the services of a veterinary orthodontist. Do you think that specialty even exists?
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| Unfortunate Llittle Llama |
So now you know how my fascination with llamas started. I'm pretty proud to be called Mama Llama.
Thank you, Llama Llama for giving me my nickname. I llove it, and I llove you.
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