During this spring of this year, a little sock monkey named Leo began traveling around North America. His journey started at Debbie's place, Miss. Deb: Confessions of a Triplet Mom. He has been to New York, Michigan, Las Vegas, Indiana, North Carolina and Canada. He arrived in the big old state of Texas just last week to see me! I felt AWFUL that he was stuffed in a box and that he truly has no home to call his own. A homeless sock monkey! The box he lives in has no holes or ANYTHING! Fortunately, sock monkeys are exceptionally good at holding their breath, so he seemed to be fine when I took him out. Before we knew it, he was outside trying to show me his gymnastic moves.
He kept yelling, "See how I can keep my legs straight! Notice the strength I have in my legs? This isn't easy!" He wanted us to try it, but I told him a Texas Longhorns flag stuck in a potted plant wouldn't hold up our weight. That's when he yelled, "Lose weight then!", which hurt pretty badly. I thought sock monkeys were always kind. I bet he was super kind before he went to Las Vegas. That probably really changed him. Maybe he was grumpy due to having to move so often. Or maybe he gambled away his retirement?
His mood quickly improved when he it was time for another photo opportunity. After pointing out that I had two empty planters that needed to be filled, he situated his cottony behind on my metal pumpkins and smiled. He really is photogenic.
The next thing we did was to explain to Leo that he was in a state that was known for having lots of cowboys. He was really bummed we didn't have any cows or horses in our yard and asked me what type of host would accept a traveling sock monkey without being adequately prepared. Later today, we may drive past some pastures with cows and horses in them if Leo straightens out that attitude. Anyway, we DID have a cowboy hat and boots both of my sons have worn to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo that fit Leo pretty well. Once my three-year-old there got Leo all dressed, Leo started saying "y'all" over and over. He asked if I had any Skoal he could dip. When I said no, he grabbed a long stalk of grass to chew on and then realized his mouth was sewn shut and full of cotton. He was pretty down about that for a few minutes.
At the end of the day, Leo and I had actually become really good friends. It wasn't long before I felt safe to confide to Leo that my husband and I had a little disagreement the day before about a cup that was left on his desk. My husband likes to keep his desk REALLY CLEAN and sometimes I leave stuff on it. On this particular day, my three-year-old had actually left the cup on the desk, but whatever. So, Leo and I decided that since my husband was so irritated by that one cup left on his desk, we should show our remorse rather than just saying, "I'm sorry." So, we did this...
I'm going to miss that Leo.
26 comments:
Oh, you crack me up! What did your hubby say when he saw his desk after the two of you finished with it?
LOVE the desk! The monkey reminds me of my kids adventures with Flat Stanley.
Hilarious! The last pic was priceless. You can take Leo to my in-laws in Brenham, they live on a Dairy farm. All the cows you could ever hope to see or eat.
Uh oh. I fear for Leo's safety. He is living dangerously messing with a man's desk! Has he not learned ANYTHING on his travels? geesh!
lol - Loved this, Kelley!
Well, too bad Leo's already been in Vegas - I would'a loved to have shown him how to gamble ... and I bet we could-a toured a lot of foreclosed homes, too. Maybe even found him a squatter home to plant roots in. Shucks!
A little time spent in a Maine winter would straighten up that attitude real quick!
That's really cute. A few years back Mrs. MM started a blog call Rabies Travels the World in which she sent her monkey, Rabies, off to various bloggers. One kept him, never wrote about the travels and so ended Rabies' travels. Glad you are an active participant with this critter.
This is hilarious! What a cute monkey! And that cup trick is a brilliant idea.
My husband hates things on the computer desk too.
Looks like you showed the monkey a good Texas time
HAHAH - VERY GOOD.
Your husband and I would get along well. That is the cutest sock monkey ever!
---that monkey sort of freaks me out...wouldn't want to have him staring at me in the night! oooooooo, Freaaaaky. Xx
I have a picture of me with a sock monkey that I am dying to show you.
Please, remember...I was young, I was foolish, and I needed the money.
And be kind.
As I will be, now, to you.
I love me some sock monkey. Leo seems a little sketchy, honestly, but...Hook 'em Horns, that's what I say.
I hope Leo's next stop isn't "up North" somewhere...if he's still sayin "y'all", he's liable to get the stuffin's squeezed outta him!
I like your little monkey. He's got a cheerful face and won't piss on your head like the real ones.
LoL! Guess the phrase when monkeys fly is quite literal with this little guy huh? Too funny!
Leo is a genius!
I'll bet he would tell me to throw out all kinds of receipts and warranties and mailers and useless magazines and other items of clutter that my husband somehow thinks are important...
But clearly they aren't.
And sock monkeys know better.
Yep. Evil genius.
What a great idea!
A monkey that travels to different bloggers around the world!!
That's awesome!
This was a great post kelley!
What a naughty little monkey! You are super funny! I'll bet your husband is always nervous about what you'll come up with next. I know my man shakes in his boots daily for the same reason. :)
1. I LOVE SOCK MONKEYS!
2. I'm envious of your hubby's desk.
3. I LOVE SOCK MONKEYS with daisies all over their faces.
4. This whole post made me laugh!
KKEll,
I have not been reading blogs as much as I should lately but every time I return to yours I laugh, it's awesome! I love Leo the Sock Monkey (my beloved Uncle Leo passed away not too long ago, so that was also a positive association...) and your witty tale. Bravo!
Oh my goodness, this post is out of control funny. I'm glad ya'll had such a nice visit. Visiting from Deb's blog and anxiously awaiting Leo's visit to my house!
I'm loving seeing all the fun Leo is having! I can't wait for Leo to get to our house....I wonder if he'll have an accent =D
I hopped over from Deb's blog to read about Leo's adventures. Sounds like he had a blast at your house :) Love the cowboy boots!
Just scooted over from Deb's blog and....loved this!
I quickly learned that Leo really enjoyed drama from when he was here in New York, both creating it and being the main subject. Everyone else who Leo visits just needs to watch him around women...he'll fall for any monkey in a skirt.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Love it! My daughter would want that sock monkey for her collection.
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