Ok, so, barely a post ago we might have said something along the lines of, "Babies? Ew!" and ran away squealing. But then we remembered the little french story-telling savant Capucine who might have made what tiny, shrivelled ovaries we had explode with cuteness. Trust us, you need to see her.
For those new to the wonderful world of Capucine, we have an introductory video that will show you everything you need to know about her imaginary land whereTigger and Winnie-The-Pooh co-habit with baby monkeys in terrible trees and poor animals in boxes lose their way and lions with orange power rings send people to die in heaven. Swoon.
Once upon a time... from Capucha on Vimeo.
Lest you think that's all we've got of little Capucine, and apropos of the season, it turns out that le petite fille francaise has written a little letter to Santa -- mais non et excusez-moi!: "Pere Noel." We're pretty sure that if the way she says "L'hippopotame" didn't make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, well, this will. It reads as follows (and as transcribed by her mother):
“Père Noël,
I would like a nice gift, and I would like to see you.
Because I have been very good throughout the year. I have listened well, I have cleaned up my room by myself and I had fun at school, and I have played with my friends.
Also, I am going to move, I will have a nice house and a mezzanine.
I eat everything, but sometimes, I don’t.
Then I would like to see you for Christmas and Halloween and talk to you. I would like to sing you a song-poem. When is winter coming ?
Also I would like to talk to you, but if you leave and go far away, I would like to see you in your house.
If I hug you, your beard will not sting, it will only tickle.
And I would like to go into your sleigh. How will I do that ? Do I have to climb up the trees ?
Kisses,
Capucine.”
We take back everything bad we ever said about babies. As long as they look, talk, and think like this one.
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