Here’s where it gets fun. Grab their favorite toy—the one that’s half stuffing, half slime—and hold a ceremony. Light a candle, play their favorite song (mine loved the “Mario Kart” soundtrack for reasons unknown), and tell a story about the time they ate a whole stick of butter off the counter.
Laugh through the tears. You can even write a silly eulogy on a napkin. The point isn’t perfection; it’s about pumping their memory into your bloodstream so they never really leave. This is the weirdest party you’ll ever host, and it’s the best one, too.
