Gruffalo

What is a Gruffalo, you ask?  

According to Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo,

"A gruffalo!  Why, didn't you know?"

"He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.  

He has knobbly knees, and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose.  

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black; he has purple prickles all over his back."

  

But, according to me,

our Gruffalo is warm, and kind, and giving.

He has the perfect lap for his first grandchild.

He has warm brown eyes.  And silky black hair.

He has a humongous heart and an "I'll do anything for you" mentality.

(including shopping alone at the outlets for a 3 hats for Alekzander,

driving down the mountain to stock our fridge in return for some snuggles,

making pizza and pepperoni rolls, and

much. much. much. more.)

He has a taste for great food, and the talent to make it!

He is quiet and he is gentle.

He is ours. And we were so lucky to spend the day with him!