Biscuit

All Ainsley wanted for Christmas was Biscuit.  She started asking for him back in October.  Biscuit was a really big gift and I asked her if she would be happy if Santa ONLY brought Biscuit and no other toys.  She originally told me she wanted Santa to bring other toys too.  But as the weeks went on and she would see things she'd like - I would ask, "Do you want this more than Bicuit?"  The answer was always NO.  She really really wanted Biscuit!

(I love the innocence and literalness of children...on a side note... One day Ainsley came home saying she wanted a gameboy like her friend Courtney had.  I asked her the standard question - saying that Biscuit and a gameboy were both big presents and Santa usually only brings one big present.  She said, "No No Mommy - Gameboys are really little."  AAHH - the innocence of youth!)

Back to Ainsley - She has always loved animals - all kinds - even bugs.  She loves dogs and playing with other peoples dogs.  Whenever asked if she has a pet - she always replies that her Dad and brother are allergic and we can't have pets.  My mom told me that when they were living here for that month that Ainsley would crawl in bed with her in the morning.  Then they would make up stories together each adding a little bit more one at a time.  She told me every one of Ainsley's stories was about a little girl who couldn't have a dog because someone in her family was allergic. (So Sad!!)  Biscuit is certainly a special gift for this little dog lover.  And to tell you the truth - it's the best kind of dog there is.  Very realistic, no need for vets, no food, no walking at night with a baggie.  We are all loving this dog.

She even sleeps with this dog sometimes.  It takes up more room in the bed than she does.  This is how I found her the other night but I bet she couldn't be happier.
Sorry you'll never get the real thing Ainsley but it seems like Biscuit is a pretty good substitute.