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Hello, friends, and welcome to Sleep Tight Stories. Bernice is
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shopping with Mama Bear and trying to find the perfect
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gift for Papa Bear. They wander around looking at lots
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of different options, but when they stop for a tasty treat,
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Bernice decides exactly what she can get for Papa Bear.
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Bernice Goes Holiday Shopping with Mama Bear Wow, this is
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just about the yummiest hot chocolate I've ever had in
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my life. It's so gooey and thick. I don't even
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have enough words in my head to describe it, Bernice said,
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taking another long sip. Except for Papa's, of course. because
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he puts a secret ingredient in it. That's what he
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told me when I asked, but he said he won't
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tell anybody what it is. Well, then it wouldn't be
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a secret ingredient, would it? Mama Bear replied with a smile.
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I bet you know what it is, though, right, Mama?
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Bernice asked, her words muffled as her mouth tried to
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keep up with all the chocolatey goodness. I think I
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have a good idea, Mama Bear said, stirring her coffee.
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Your Papa and I like to come to this coffee
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shop sometimes, especially in winter when it's as cold as today.
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They put a big chunk of chocolate in their hot cocoa,
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and when it melts, it's absolutely delicious. Bernice paused for
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a sip of water. It was so thick that they
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gave her a glass of water to help wash it down.
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Why didn't you get one, Mama? It's super yummy. I
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think I need coffee more than hot chocolate to get
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through all the shopping we still have left this afternoon,
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Mama Bear said with a laugh. Have you decided what
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to get Papa Bear yet? Yeah, I think I have,
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Bernice said, tapping her chin. It's hard to decide with
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so many choices, though. There are so many cool shops downtown.
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I especially like the chocolate shop and the one with
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all the science experiments, but I don't think Papa would
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want those things so much. Well, maybe the chocolate shop.
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He does like treats. She laughed before continuing. Then there
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was that place with all the shaving stuff. Ties and
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fancy things. But I don't think Papa shaves much, and
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I almost never see him wear ties anymore. Mama Bear nodded.
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Since he started working from home, he only gets dressed
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up for special occasions. Like when you two go to
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a fancy restaurant or that party you went to last month, right?
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Bernice asked. Mama Bear laughed. Yes, exactly. Exactly. Bernice's eyes
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opened wider, like they often do when she has an idea. Oh,
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and when we were walking earlier, I saw that special
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school bus parked by the fancy grocery store. They were
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collecting food for people who don't have enough over the holidays,
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and that made me feel kind of sad. But it
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gave me an idea, too. Bernice stirred the remaining whipped
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cream into her mug. watching it disappear in swirls among
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the chocolatey sweetness. Papa always says giving is what makes
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the season special. So I think this idea might make
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him really happy, she added quietly. I remember seeing the bus,
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Mama Bear said gently. That's the organization Papa helps. He
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bakes cookies and cakes for them during the holidays so
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everyone can enjoy a little treat. Yeah, Bernice said, hesitating
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for a moment. So, I thought maybe I could spend
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my Christmas budget to help them too. I think Papa
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would love that. Helping others is kind of his thing, right?
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And maybe I could still get him that funny cookie
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cutter shaped like an emoji we saw earlier. And I
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can make him something too. He loves my art. Maybe
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one day my art will be priceless. Do you think
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that's okay, Mama? Mama Bear's face softened. I think Papa
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will be very pleased with that gift, Little Bear. It's thoughtful, kind,
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and very special. After finishing their treats, Mama Bear and
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Bernice spent a couple hours browsing the shops. Bernice helped
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Mama Bear pick out some presents. got Papa Bear the
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emoji-shaped cookie cutter and donated her Christmas budget to the
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food drive. As they walked home, Mama Bear said, I'm
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so proud of you, sweet bear. I think Papa will
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love his gift. When they reached their house, Mama Bear added,
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I'm going to wrap a few presents in the study.
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Can you keep Papa in the kitchen so he doesn't
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see what I'm up to? Yes, Mama, Bernice whispered, as
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if they were planning a top-secret mission. Papa, we're home
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from our big day, but you can't come out and see.
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Some things are secret. Bernice called out as she stepped
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inside her small house, making sure that the door closed
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quickly so all the warm air wouldn't escape. Mama Bear
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laughed as she quickly took off her boots and hung
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up her jacket. disappearing down the hallway to the study.
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I'll be back in a bit, Little Bear, she said
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over her shoulder. Okay, Little Bear, you'll never guess where
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I'm hiding, Papa Bear replied in his impossibly deep voice.
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Bernice sniffed the air and grinned. I think you're in
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the kitchen because I smell some super yummy smells, she said,
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struggling to untie her boots. Ah, Why did I tie
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them so tight? Sitting down to wrestle with the laces,
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she looked up to see Cookie dart around the corner,
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meowing and wearing a red bow. Cookie, you're all dressed up,
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Bernice giggled. Is this your fancy outfit for the holidays?
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You look pretty good. Did Papa do this? Because I
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didn't even think of it. Cookie brushed against Bernice's leg,
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her tail swishing in a way that suggested she wasn't
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thrilled with her new accessory. Are you cold, Cookie? It
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feels super cold outside. There was snow falling and the
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sidewalks were all slippery. I felt like I was skating
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and playing hockey at the same time. It was kind
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of fun. Bernice paused, leaning closer to Cookie. But you
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know what was super fun? Mama and I went shopping
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and we stopped for a treat. I got the best
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hot chocolate. It was so thick and even had a
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piece of chocolate melting inside it. Isn't that cool? I
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know you might not think so since you can't have
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chocolate and stuff. Cookie purred softly, her tail wrapping around
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her paws. But I can't chat too long. Bernice whispered now,
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glancing toward the study. Mama's wrapping presents, probably some for Papa,
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and it's my job to make sure he stays in
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the kitchen. And you know me, I take my jobs
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very seriously. Finally, pulling off her boots, Bernice put them
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neatly away, hung up her coat, and ran into the kitchen. Hi, Papa.
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The kitchen smells amazing. And even though my tummy isn't
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gurgling like usual, I could definitely use a snack. Or,
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you know, if you need a taste tester for some
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new recipe, I'm available. I'm an excellent taste tester. Papa
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Bear laughed. Well, why don't we have a treat? I
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have some sugar cookies we can share. Unless you've already
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had your full of treats today with Mama. Well... Bernice hesitated,
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then grinned. I did, but it's the holidays, right? And
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holidays mean extra treats. I guess that's true, Papa Bear
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said with a laugh. Wash your hands, and I'll put
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some cookies and milk for you on the table. Where's Mama? Oh, um,
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she'll be here in a few minutes, Bernice replied quickly.
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Papa Bear raised an eyebrow. a knowing smile spreading across
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his face. When they were both sitting down, Papa Bear asked, So,
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how was your day? Did you see lots of decorations?
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Hear lots of music? and visit some shops? It was
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really fun, Bernice said, dunking her cookie into her milk.
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The snow was falling, so I got to slide around
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like I was skating. And then we stopped for a
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chocolatey hot treat. It was so delicious, Papa, but not
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as good as yours, of course. I'm glad you had
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some treats with Mama, Papa Bear said, smiling warmly. Oh,
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and Papa, I was talking to Bobby yesterday, and he
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said they went to get a tree at a lot
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where they sell a bunch of them. How come we
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don't do that? Papa Bear thought for a moment. Well,
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I don't know, Little Bear. Sometimes we get into habits
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without thinking about why. When I was a kid, my
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father would take us to a farm, cut down a tree,
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and carry it to the car. It was a fun tradition,
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but your mama and I just never started that one.
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I think what we have works fine for us. Yeah,
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I like our decorations, Bernice said nibbling on her cookie.
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Bobby used to have a tree like ours, but then
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he did this experiment and it broke. He said he
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put a rocket booster on the bottom so he could
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be the first person to send a Christmas tree into
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outer space. I'm not sure that's what really happened, but
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I do know they had to get a new tree.
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Papa Bear chuckled. That sounds like Bobby. Yeah, and they
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were so late getting the new tree that all that
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was left was this tiny one. Bobby says it looks
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like a lonely carrot. but sometimes he exaggerates. And I
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know he is happy he has a tree, Bernice giggled,
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imagining the scene. You know, I was thinking I'd paint
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a picture of a carrot for him, Bernice said thoughtfully,
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because it's kind of a joke now, how he doesn't
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like carrots and the reason why. But I'll see what
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happens when I start painting. Sometimes inspiration just strikes, and
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then all of a sudden... I'm painting a flower or
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something instead. Inspiration can strike any time and help you
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create something new and unexpected, Papa Bear said with a nod.
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But I thought you were going to paint Bobby a robot. Yeah,
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I did. But I don't know, Bernice said shrugging. He's
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all robots this and robots that. It's all he talks
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about now. Before, it was dinosaurs. But ever since he
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built that robot that actually worked, it's like nothing else matters,
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except carrots. I think it might be more fun to
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give him something different. I think he'll appreciate whatever you
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give him, Papa Bear said warmly, taking a sip of
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his tea. As I'm sure all your friends will. Yeah,
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we'll have to go and give them their presents soon, Papa.
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Bernice said, getting excited about exchanging gifts. Just then, Mama
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Bear returned from her secret mission, walking into the kitchen
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with a mischievous grin and taking a bite of one
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of Papa Bear's cookies. These are pretty yummy, aren't they,
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sweet bear? She said. Yes, Mama, Bernice replied with a smile.
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I only had three, though. After all the treats we
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had today? I think three might be enough, Mama Bear
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said with a laugh. We do love our treats, Papa
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Bear added with a chuckle. Later that night after dinner,
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Bernice went upstairs to start her bedtime routine. She had
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a soapy bath, brushed her teeth, tidied her room, and
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even did some yoga stretches that Mama Bear had taught her.
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After climbing into bed, she called out, It's that time, Papa.
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Is it that time already, little bear? Papa Bear replied
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as he walked into her room. You're getting quick with
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your bedtime routine. Did you do everything tonight? I sure did,
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but I couldn't find Mama's smelly soap. I think she's
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hiding it so no one else uses it, Bernice said,
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pretending to pout. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind sharing
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her soap, Papa Bear said with a chuckle. Maybe I
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should try it sometime. You could, but I'm not sure
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if you should smell like flowers, Bernice teased. Bobby says
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he has a bath soap that smells like robot oil.
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He says it's silver and sparkly. I don't think I
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would want to smell like robot oil, she added with
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a big yawn. No, that doesn't sound like a clean
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smell to me, Papa Bear said, letting out a great
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big yawn of his own. You know what would be funny, Papa,
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Bernice said, her voice growing softer, if I got Bobby
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some carrot cake scented soap for a gift. That would
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be so funny, though I think carrot cake might be
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the only treat he doesn't eat. Papa Bear smiled as
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Bernice's words slowed, and she let out another yawn. I
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think I need to close my eyes now, Papa. Okay,
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are you comfy and warm? Yes, Papa. How about Twiggo, Wolfie,
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and Madeline? Are they ready to go to sleep too?
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I think they are. And what about you, Cookie? Papa
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Bear asked, glancing at the foot of the bed. Cookie
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opened her mouth in a wide yawn, stretching out her paws.
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I love you, Papa. I love you too, Little Bear,
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Papa Bear said, tucking her in snugly before turning out
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the light. And that is the end of our story.
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Good night. Sleep tight. you
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Hello, friends, and welcome to Sleep Tight Stories. Bernice is
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shopping with Mama Bear and trying to find the perfect
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gift for Papa Bear. They wander around looking at lots
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of different options, but when they stop for a tasty treat,
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Bernice decides exactly what she can get for Papa Bear.
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Bernice Goes Holiday Shopping with Mama Bear Wow, this is
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just about the yummiest hot chocolate I've ever had in
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my life. It's so gooey and thick. I don't even
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have enough words in my head to describe it, Bernice said,
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taking another long sip. Except for Papa's, of course. because
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he puts a secret ingredient in it. That's what he
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told me when I asked, but he said he won't
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tell anybody what it is. Well, then it wouldn't be
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a secret ingredient, would it? Mama Bear replied with a smile.
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I bet you know what it is, though, right, Mama?
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Bernice asked, her words muffled as her mouth tried to
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keep up with all the chocolatey goodness. I think I
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have a good idea, Mama Bear said, stirring her coffee.
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Your Papa and I like to come to this coffee
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shop sometimes, especially in winter when it's as cold as today.
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They put a big chunk of chocolate in their hot cocoa,
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and when it melts, it's absolutely delicious. Bernice paused for
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a sip of water. It was so thick that they
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gave her a glass of water to help wash it down.
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Why didn't you get one, Mama? It's super yummy. I
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think I need coffee more than hot chocolate to get
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through all the shopping we still have left this afternoon,
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Mama Bear said with a laugh. Have you decided what
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to get Papa Bear yet? Yeah, I think I have,
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Bernice said, tapping her chin. It's hard to decide with
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so many choices, though. There are so many cool shops downtown.
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I especially like the chocolate shop and the one with
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all the science experiments, but I don't think Papa would
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want those things so much. Well, maybe the chocolate shop.
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He does like treats. She laughed before continuing. Then there
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was that place with all the shaving stuff. Ties and
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fancy things. But I don't think Papa shaves much, and
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I almost never see him wear ties anymore. Mama Bear nodded.
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Since he started working from home, he only gets dressed
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up for special occasions. Like when you two go to
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a fancy restaurant or that party you went to last month, right?
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Bernice asked. Mama Bear laughed. Yes, exactly. Exactly. Bernice's eyes
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opened wider, like they often do when she has an idea. Oh,
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and when we were walking earlier, I saw that special
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school bus parked by the fancy grocery store. They were
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collecting food for people who don't have enough over the holidays,
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and that made me feel kind of sad. But it
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gave me an idea, too. Bernice stirred the remaining whipped
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cream into her mug. watching it disappear in swirls among
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the chocolatey sweetness. Papa always says giving is what makes
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the season special. So I think this idea might make
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him really happy, she added quietly. I remember seeing the bus,
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Mama Bear said gently. That's the organization Papa helps. He
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bakes cookies and cakes for them during the holidays so
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everyone can enjoy a little treat. Yeah, Bernice said, hesitating
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for a moment. So, I thought maybe I could spend
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my Christmas budget to help them too. I think Papa
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would love that. Helping others is kind of his thing, right?
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And maybe I could still get him that funny cookie
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cutter shaped like an emoji we saw earlier. And I
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can make him something too. He loves my art. Maybe
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one day my art will be priceless. Do you think
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that's okay, Mama? Mama Bear's face softened. I think Papa
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will be very pleased with that gift, Little Bear. It's thoughtful, kind,
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and very special. After finishing their treats, Mama Bear and
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Bernice spent a couple hours browsing the shops. Bernice helped
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Mama Bear pick out some presents. got Papa Bear the
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emoji-shaped cookie cutter and donated her Christmas budget to the
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food drive. As they walked home, Mama Bear said, I'm
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so proud of you, sweet bear. I think Papa will
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love his gift. When they reached their house, Mama Bear added,
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I'm going to wrap a few presents in the study.
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Can you keep Papa in the kitchen so he doesn't
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see what I'm up to? Yes, Mama, Bernice whispered, as
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if they were planning a top-secret mission. Papa, we're home
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from our big day, but you can't come out and see.
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Some things are secret. Bernice called out as she stepped
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inside her small house, making sure that the door closed
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quickly so all the warm air wouldn't escape. Mama Bear
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laughed as she quickly took off her boots and hung
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up her jacket. disappearing down the hallway to the study.
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I'll be back in a bit, Little Bear, she said
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over her shoulder. Okay, Little Bear, you'll never guess where
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I'm hiding, Papa Bear replied in his impossibly deep voice.
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Bernice sniffed the air and grinned. I think you're in
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the kitchen because I smell some super yummy smells, she said,
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struggling to untie her boots. Ah, Why did I tie
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them so tight? Sitting down to wrestle with the laces,
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she looked up to see Cookie dart around the corner,
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meowing and wearing a red bow. Cookie, you're all dressed up,
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Bernice giggled. Is this your fancy outfit for the holidays?
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You look pretty good. Did Papa do this? Because I
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didn't even think of it. Cookie brushed against Bernice's leg,
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her tail swishing in a way that suggested she wasn't
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thrilled with her new accessory. Are you cold, Cookie? It
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feels super cold outside. There was snow falling and the
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sidewalks were all slippery. I felt like I was skating
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and playing hockey at the same time. It was kind
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of fun. Bernice paused, leaning closer to Cookie. But you
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know what was super fun? Mama and I went shopping
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and we stopped for a treat. I got the best
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hot chocolate. It was so thick and even had a
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piece of chocolate melting inside it. Isn't that cool? I
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know you might not think so since you can't have
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chocolate and stuff. Cookie purred softly, her tail wrapping around
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her paws. But I can't chat too long. Bernice whispered now,
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glancing toward the study. Mama's wrapping presents, probably some for Papa,
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and it's my job to make sure he stays in
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the kitchen. And you know me, I take my jobs
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very seriously. Finally, pulling off her boots, Bernice put them
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neatly away, hung up her coat, and ran into the kitchen. Hi, Papa.
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The kitchen smells amazing. And even though my tummy isn't
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gurgling like usual, I could definitely use a snack. Or,
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you know, if you need a taste tester for some
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new recipe, I'm available. I'm an excellent taste tester. Papa
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Bear laughed. Well, why don't we have a treat? I
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have some sugar cookies we can share. Unless you've already
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had your full of treats today with Mama. Well... Bernice hesitated,
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then grinned. I did, but it's the holidays, right? And
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holidays mean extra treats. I guess that's true, Papa Bear
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said with a laugh. Wash your hands, and I'll put
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some cookies and milk for you on the table. Where's Mama? Oh, um,
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she'll be here in a few minutes, Bernice replied quickly.
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Papa Bear raised an eyebrow. a knowing smile spreading across
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his face. When they were both sitting down, Papa Bear asked, So,
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how was your day? Did you see lots of decorations?
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Hear lots of music? and visit some shops? It was
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really fun, Bernice said, dunking her cookie into her milk.
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The snow was falling, so I got to slide around
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like I was skating. And then we stopped for a
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chocolatey hot treat. It was so delicious, Papa, but not
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as good as yours, of course. I'm glad you had
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some treats with Mama, Papa Bear said, smiling warmly. Oh,
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and Papa, I was talking to Bobby yesterday, and he
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said they went to get a tree at a lot
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where they sell a bunch of them. How come we
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don't do that? Papa Bear thought for a moment. Well,
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I don't know, Little Bear. Sometimes we get into habits
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without thinking about why. When I was a kid, my
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father would take us to a farm, cut down a tree,
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and carry it to the car. It was a fun tradition,
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but your mama and I just never started that one.
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I think what we have works fine for us. Yeah,
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I like our decorations, Bernice said nibbling on her cookie.
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Bobby used to have a tree like ours, but then
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he did this experiment and it broke. He said he
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put a rocket booster on the bottom so he could
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be the first person to send a Christmas tree into
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outer space. I'm not sure that's what really happened, but
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I do know they had to get a new tree.
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Papa Bear chuckled. That sounds like Bobby. Yeah, and they
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were so late getting the new tree that all that
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was left was this tiny one. Bobby says it looks
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like a lonely carrot. but sometimes he exaggerates. And I
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know he is happy he has a tree, Bernice giggled,
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imagining the scene. You know, I was thinking I'd paint
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a picture of a carrot for him, Bernice said thoughtfully,
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because it's kind of a joke now, how he doesn't
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like carrots and the reason why. But I'll see what
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happens when I start painting. Sometimes inspiration just strikes, and
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then all of a sudden... I'm painting a flower or
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something instead. Inspiration can strike any time and help you
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create something new and unexpected, Papa Bear said with a nod.
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But I thought you were going to paint Bobby a robot. Yeah,
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I did. But I don't know, Bernice said shrugging. He's
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all robots this and robots that. It's all he talks
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about now. Before, it was dinosaurs. But ever since he
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built that robot that actually worked, it's like nothing else matters,
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except carrots. I think it might be more fun to
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give him something different. I think he'll appreciate whatever you
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give him, Papa Bear said warmly, taking a sip of
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his tea. As I'm sure all your friends will. Yeah,
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we'll have to go and give them their presents soon, Papa.
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Bernice said, getting excited about exchanging gifts. Just then, Mama
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Bear returned from her secret mission, walking into the kitchen
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with a mischievous grin and taking a bite of one
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of Papa Bear's cookies. These are pretty yummy, aren't they,
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sweet bear? She said. Yes, Mama, Bernice replied with a smile.
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I only had three, though. After all the treats we
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had today? I think three might be enough, Mama Bear
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said with a laugh. We do love our treats, Papa
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Bear added with a chuckle. Later that night after dinner,
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Bernice went upstairs to start her bedtime routine. She had
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a soapy bath, brushed her teeth, tidied her room, and
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even did some yoga stretches that Mama Bear had taught her.
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After climbing into bed, she called out, It's that time, Papa.
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Is it that time already, little bear? Papa Bear replied
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as he walked into her room. You're getting quick with
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your bedtime routine. Did you do everything tonight? I sure did,
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but I couldn't find Mama's smelly soap. I think she's
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hiding it so no one else uses it, Bernice said,
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pretending to pout. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind sharing
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her soap, Papa Bear said with a chuckle. Maybe I
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should try it sometime. You could, but I'm not sure
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if you should smell like flowers, Bernice teased. Bobby says
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he has a bath soap that smells like robot oil.
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He says it's silver and sparkly. I don't think I
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would want to smell like robot oil, she added with
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a big yawn. No, that doesn't sound like a clean
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smell to me, Papa Bear said, letting out a great
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big yawn of his own. You know what would be funny, Papa,
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Bernice said, her voice growing softer, if I got Bobby
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some carrot cake scented soap for a gift. That would
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be so funny, though I think carrot cake might be
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the only treat he doesn't eat. Papa Bear smiled as
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Bernice's words slowed, and she let out another yawn. I
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think I need to close my eyes now, Papa. Okay,
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are you comfy and warm? Yes, Papa. How about Twiggo, Wolfie,
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and Madeline? Are they ready to go to sleep too?
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I think they are. And what about you, Cookie? Papa
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Bear asked, glancing at the foot of the bed. Cookie
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opened her mouth in a wide yawn, stretching out her paws.
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I love you, Papa. I love you too, Little Bear,
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Papa Bear said, tucking her in snugly before turning out
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the light. And that is the end of our story.
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Good night. Sleep tight. you
