My family brought me home
Cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me,
And said I was full of charm.

They played with me and laughed with me
They showered me with toys,
I sure do love my family,
Especially the girls and boys.

The children loved to feed me,
They gave me special treats.
They even let me sleep with them-
All snuggled in the sheets.

I used to go for walks,
Often several times a day.
They even fought to hold the leash,
I’m very proud to say.

They used to laugh and praise me,
When I played with that old shoe.
But I didn’t know the difference
Between the old ones and the new.

The kids and I would grab a rag,
For hours we would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing
When I chewed the bedroom rug.