By tomorrow I hope to be covered in Pooh.
I am a woman of a certain age and there are still times I need my mother.
I think that’s probably true for everyone.
It really doesn’t matter how old you get or how grown up you think you are. There are times when you just need to sit your ass down and wait for your mother.
We’ve been at the cottage for 24 hours. He’s been up that tree for 12. Waiting for his mama. I could cry. I could squeeze him. I could shimmy up that tree, grab him and pull him down into a great big bear hug.
But I won’t. Because that would be stupid. And maybe dangerous. And stupid. And probably not something Charles Ingalls would advise Half-pint to do. (I make most of my moral and wildlife decisions based on what Pa would do.)
So, I’ve left the cub alone and keep a watch out for Mama Bear. Irresponsible old sloth. We know she’s around … we’ve heard her … people have seen her. I’ve known mothers like her. Chances are she’s at the casino. And chances are no matter how poor a mother she’s been, that baby bear will still be thrilled to see her. We’re very forgiving when it comes to our mothers.
I give him another 12 hours in that tree before he gets himself a new mama. If I have to slather myself in day-old donuts and molasses, so be it.
I’m not too worried. I know my mom’ll clean me up . Ya know … once she gets back from the casino.
Wish me luck in my quest to be covered in Pooh. Sorry Pa.
footnote:
bears are dangerous, bears are not to be fooled with, mama bears are especially dangerous and can kill you. Do not attempt to kidnap a baby bear. This is a humorous post written in jest. My mother hates the casino. No matter how badly you *want* to hug a bear, most times you shouldn't do it. Bears don't smell as pretty as they look and will stink up your house quickly. I do *however* use Pa as my moral compass quite regularly.
Andrea Claire
Poor guy! Does he make little noises?
Maybe he’s scared of the fella? Tell him to stay inside and maybe the bear will climb down?
Did you call the Ministry of Natural Resources?
Karen
I’m sure baby bear will climb down. He got in over his head coming so close to people. He’s probably down and frolicking in a riverbed as we speak. Or at the casino. So cuteeeee.
Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
Lol you’re hilarious! Maybe after he has a good bath and a mani/pedi he’ll be ready to call you Mama.
Kerry
I can’t believing I’m following the site of someone who has a bear in the backyard! Plenty of casino hopping mamas here though!
Karen
Kerry – not exactly in my backyard. About a 6 hour drive away from my backyard, at the cottage! Although, so as not to shatter the illusion, I have seen a colony of ants, a frog, some fish and a dead mourning dove in my backyard. And a cat.
Shannon
So cute. We don’t have bears down under. I saw a wombat a week ago though.They kind of look like little fat bears….if you squint.
I bet his mom is a crackhead. She is out on the street selling her body for hunny pots & crack.
Karen
I believe you are right. I really do. – karen
Susan
I LOVE him! From a virtual distance, anyway. I lived in Tahoe through a winter or two and a baby bear got stuck in a tall pine right next to my house, viewing distance through the big window, while the storm raged and the tree whipped around … good thing those paws are built for holding on.
Karen
I love him too. That’s the problem. Smelly, fluffy, cute little thing.
Debbie Doodles
So so cute for such a smelly little guy. Hope mama came to the rescue and all is well.
Whew – good thing you added the disclaimer! I was about to go find me a cute wild bear cub. To hug’m an love’m an cuddle an play an squeeze him til the cows come home.
Karen
Debbie – I know! Couldn’t you just squarsh him? – karen.
Sera
Oh my – how CUTE is that little furry person?! You have to let us know if his Mom shows up from the casino…otherwise…you might just have to adopt him!
His cuteness quotient is off the scale…
Oonafey @ Little Pink Houses
Precious! I want one! I’ve always wanted a pig too, though. And a goat. And my fiance wants a donkey or a mule or something like that. Left to our own devices I think we would end up wildlife hoarders…
Jessica
Awwww… I wanna kiss his nose and play with his ears and squish his cheeks. He looks so sad and lonesome up there by himself.
Stupid casinos. Ruining the happiness of perfectly adorable bear cubs.
mick
I was at the casino with your Mom. Get in line! She’s busy consoling me on my monetarial loss.
Karen
I don’t believe that for one second. My mother hates the casino. Did you force her? Are you some kind of casino pushing, drug dealing, incredibly bad influence on my mother? Next thing you know you’ll be telling me my mother plays Bingo. Sheesh.
kt
Poor guy looks so bored–can’t you pass him up some Sudoku or something? Set him up a tv with Dora the Explorer?
Heather
Maybe he’s on a time-out.
mick
Your mother plays bingo.
turktime
Damn Canada, the worst we have to deal with down here are nasty little beady-eyed ‘possums that hiss at you when you interrupt their dumpster-diving….good luck with baby bear and more luck with momma
Beth
It must be amazingly beautiful up there at the cottage although I would be freaked out to be that close to bears – no matter how painfully cute they are. I hope your next post isn’t the art of saving yourself from a cranky mother bear!!
Tina in Cali
I am soooooo jealous! I would just die, figuratively and literally since I’d have to “save” him and cuddle him and feed him and become his new Pooh mama.
Please do keep us posted! Also, never heard about how you tamed your Chipmunk. Uh, that sounded really bad………
girlrudy
This happens in my actual backyard often – and I live DOWNTOWN. Well, downtown Sudbury… . And it breaks my heart. And makes my dog go absolutely bonkers because you can smell them from pretty far away. Sometimes, I make my dog just stand on the top step of the porch and pee onto the lawn from there – a real mama Pooh will EAT YOUR FACE RIGHT OFF. Especially if she had a bad string of luck at Bingo that night and Costco was completely out of nuts and berries.
Rachel Wright
I LOVE your blog!!
kaelieanne
LOL! I love this!
I have no idea how I stumbled upon your blog, but I’m here, and I’m lovin’ it!
Annie
Karen
Thanks Annie! I have no idea how you stumbled upon my blog either but I’m glad you found it. ~ karen
Brianne
I am SO late on the comment but did Mama Bear ever come get him??? He looks so SAD!! Poor little guy.
Karen
Brianne – Not only did he make it, we’re pretty sure we saw him last summer (which would be one year later than we first saw him in the tree)! ~ karen