Snuggie Girl and Kong Dog

Taylor recently bought a Snuggie For Kids, after saving her allowance for several weeks. I was impressed with the diligence she showed. She investigated which stores carried the item of her heart, then decided to forgo spending her allowance on anything, even stuff in the dollar bins at Target (gasp!), for 3 whole weeks. I had no idea that a Pepto Bismol Pink piece of felt would inspire such enthusiasm and determination! In fact, up until the day she asked to go out to buy it, I had no idea the Snuggie was what she was saving up for at all. Apparently, it was something she had been lusting after (secretly) for quite some time. Thanks infomercials!

When the glorious day of purchase arrived, she bought it, brought it out to the truck and immediately put it on. We weren't done shopping yet, so I was graced with the presence of Snuggie Girl, Superhero for the rest of our shopping adventures. If you haven't had the pleasure of witnessing such a spectacle, just try to imagine Pepto Bismol pink on an 8-year old girl from head to toe. This girl is in Super Target, in the bathroom aisle, brandishing plungers as her weapon of choice. This girl is saying (loudly) things like, "Get back here, you miserable slime!" and "Hand over the secret weapon and no one gets hurt!". This girl looks something like this:

Ow! My eyes!
I think Snuggie Girl's superpower is the blinding Snuggie rays she emits!

Ah, yes. The afternoon was filled with one adventure after another as we made our way through Super Target, Whole Foods, Bed Bath & Beyond and our corner gas station. Little did I know that the fun was just beginning. At home, Snuggie Girl took on a whole new battle. Namely:

Snuggie Girl vs. Kong Dog!

Snuggie Girl attempts to negotiate with Kong Dog for the
safe disposal of a rogue batch of Kong Kryptonite.
Negotiations are beginning to break down!

It should be noted that Sally is a most willing participant in wrestling and a good bout of tug-o-war, especially with her favorite toy. It should also be noted that this mother of pink superhero girl asked several times to make the eye holes of Supergirl's mask larger. All attempts at saving the corneas of my daughter were soundly rebuffed.

"Give me the secret weapon, Kong Dog, and no one gets hurt!"

"You may be strong, Kong Dog, but I shall defeat you!"

Snuggie Girl: *stealth attack*
Kong Dog: YAWN!

"I will brave the jaws of death if it means the world is saved!"

"All this superhero business is making me HUNGRY. How's about a snack?"

After hours of Snuggie Girl play, one tired 8-year old girl wore her Snuggie to bed, Kong Dog at her side, snuggling her to sleep. After all, what's a little Kong Kryptonite between friends? And do not worry, never fear! Snuggie Girl is alive and well! There were sightings of her on New Year's Day:

I know. I know. The mask. *sigh*
I was hoping the hat would serve as distraction...

After several more epic battles, Snuggie Girl and Kong Dog decided they made far better friends than enemies. What's next, you ask? Well, did you know that they make Snuggies for Dogs?!?

Kristin