Sunday, June 8, 2014

Origin Story Sunday

By now you are all pretty well acquainted with Lifeguard Lance.
Since he is my only summer duck, he's been celebrating with me since my summer started. (Don't worry, other ducks will be introduced soon!)



Lifeguard Lance has had a dream his whole life. Ever since he was a little rubber duckling, Lance has dreamed of keeping humans safe in all bodies of water, everywhere, all the time.

Lance didn't care what humans, little or big. He just knew he was destined to protect them. So, barely two inches high, Lance left his rubbery flock in search of something greater. First, he invested in his trusty blue whistle and matching sunglasses. Second, he found his faithful flotation device. Finally he was ready to find his charges.

Where was Lance going to find a family to protect? He tried all sorts of places. A toy shop seemed ideal at first, but Lance soon realized that was not his destiny. After month of wandering, he began to get homesick. Lance missed his friends. So he wandered into a Walmart. Certainly there would be other rubber folks here! And sure enough, Lance found a whole gaggle of rubber ducks and an assortment of other friends.

Finding friends did not change Lance's true calling, however. He still wanted to keep water safe for SOMEONE. Every time a friend found a new home, Lance was struck with just a little bit of jealousy. Until one day, he found his new home at Apartment 625.

The best part is, he wasn't alone! Lance had a new home and a new group of rubber ducks. And I haven't fallen in the shower since.

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