Roses are red.......

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......Violets are blue.

But few things are sweeter than a sleeping child, who has worn herself out, then grabbed Mr. Bunny (who will play Old McDonald if you pull his tail) like a victim of the Titanic going down for the third time, snuggled up close and dropped off to sleep.



Secure in the knowledge that all is right with the world and those chosen to watch over her will allow no harm to befall.

And you wish that you could always be there to prevent mishaps, but....reluctantly....have to admit that it's not wise to totally protect and coddle a child, lest they wind up like the willful Miss Hilton.

Of course it also helps if you have a faithful, watchful guardian always there, quick to herd in the direction she should go, and quicker to wash her face with his wet old tongue when needed.

Toby fills that position.........