Gongo!

Gongo was my most favorite stuffed animal when I was little. He is a blue elephant and I don't recall if he was handmade, but I've never seen anything like him.

For the last several years (like 18 years) he's been dressed in a baby outfit mostly to keep his appendages attached to his body. I slept on his chest every night of my life for a long time. He must be riddled with dust mites.

I pulled him out of retirement to test out the baby's changing pad. Gongo got a new outfit (he fits the 3 month old clothing) and posed for this picture. He's a very good sport. He really bonded with Celeste too.