I received quite a few gifts throughout my childhood, considering the fact that we would celebrate my birthdays with all three sections of my family � my mother�s mom�s side, my mother�s dad�s side, and my father�s side. Two of these gifts were appreciated over all others.
One, given to me for my fifth birthday, was a toy � a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles van, complete with all four of the Turtles. I played with it for years, right up until it broke when I was eleven. I loved it, especially since I was always practically obsessed with the Turtles and they were my favorite cartoon heroes of all time.
The other gift was given to me when I turned four. I still play with this one all the time � a puppy, Jack Russell terrier/Beagle mix, named Buddy. He was about two months old, and he had bounced throughout numerous homes before he finally found his permanent one in ours. He�s now thirteen-years-old and just as great a pet as ever. |