having kids makes you realise that this bear is one of two things: chaff or chum.
if it’s chaff then it’s simply another teddy in someone’s collection and it’s loss will not be noticed (it may have been thrown out deliberately).
if it’s a chum then it’s a vital friend of the child who will be missing it dearly and searching high and low for it. there will be tears and sleepless nights for all involved.
let’s assume it’s chaff so as not to upset ourselves on a monday morning.
