Anatomy of Elmo

Holden has several variations of Elmo dolls that he likes playing with.  This morning he was cuddling with the larger plush version and talking to him in baby babble.

Holden became very quiet and looked and me and plainly asked, "where's Elmo's tongue?"

I never thought about it before.  "He doesn't have one," I replied.

To which Holden tried prying the fuzzy red doll's mouth open further for a better look.  

"No tongue."  He stated.  Satisfied.

-Carmen