I can’t tell you how much it means to see these two together. It’s been a hard hard year, this kiddo needed this buddy so bad.
It’s a daily joy to watch Viv be responsible and empathetic, learning how to take care of a living thing. My favorite moments are when he’s worried that Stevie isn’t warm and comfortable at all times. Viv’s favorite hoodie is frequently found gently placed on Stevies snoozing back. For my reflective and reserved child, who misses classmates and playgrounds, running errands and seeing grandparents, this little friend has woken something up that has been so dimmed.
Also he would probably ditch the cat in a hot second if it meant more time on the Nintendo Switch but whatevs.