The Life of a Teddy Bear #opentopic #graded

I have this teddy bear named Peanut Butter. She was born at a Build-a-Bear birthday party in grade school (probably around 3rd grade). She is currently sitting on the ledge right above my desk, but she hasn't always been there. Over the years her career as a bear has shifted, molding itself around the life I create for myself.

Peanut Butter (I'm just going to call her PB for short) began her life as my teddy bear with the role of a comfort giver. Perched on my bed, right next to my pillow, PB was my care taker, always protecting me from the things that go bump in the night. With cuddling as her only job she was really living the life. 

Next PB moved to the basement. This was last year- the year of Euro. This being my first AP class I had to find a way to efficiently study so I decided to teach my teddy bear ( literally using the "classic" example given by Prod). Hearing the story of Europe from the Renaissance to Napoleon to the Cold War, this was the start of PB's years of education, her life becoming a little more dense. 

Now moving on to tonight, another addition to PB's "job description." I, along with about 17 million (well actually 19, but it seems like so many more when there are only 3 spots to compete for) other people, am trying out for the position of Drum Major. So what have I been doing tonight? Not partying, not studying, not vegging out on the couch while watching countless hours of T.V. no. I have been conducting "The Incredibles" for PB. I imagine she is quite different than the audience I will (hopefully!) be conducting for on Monday, but practice is practice. And now PB has acquired musical skills. 

To be honest I have never thought this much about a stupid stuffed animal, but I thought it was interesting how much her role changed. I wonder what will come for PB once I go to college. Will she even be in existence when I have a family of my own? I have no idea, but for now she's stuck with trekking through high school right along with me, offering a cuddle or two along the way if necessary [emoticon resisted here].