There's a lion in my bed...

So Oskar's new animal of the month is a small lion. It is made by Schleich...why mention this? you may ask.Well this German company make the best animal figurines out in the world of toys..in my opinion. So if you have kids or expecting kids (as many of my friends are) this is the brand to get. The detail on them is extraordinary (and if you  have met Emet you would have seen) and most importantly they are as tough as nails. The paint cant be eaten or chewed away and I just love them. Even when Oskar grows out of them I want to keep them for myself.

Lion, or 'Yion' as Oskar calls him, goes everywhere with us. The car , the bath, sits with us at dinner and of course..... to bed.

We lost him the other day and looked everywhere for him.....later I hopped in to bed and smiled as I pulled back the covers to find a lone lion sleeping in my bed. It was quickly returned to it rightful owner and the crisis was diverted.

Thank you 'Yiddle Yion'  for giving Oskar so much enjoyment. Raaaarrr!

I don't remember playing with plastic animals when i was a kid, but perhaps mum and dad could remind me. My most vivid memory from childhood of any animals is of a serving dish my Auntie had. ...it had a clear perspex square top and tiny little screws drilled down into each corner into the back of 4 small plastic tigers. It was very quirky and I always think of it when I see animal figurines today.