I know it’s a new year and all the talk is focused on “out with the old, in with the new” and such. But, sometimes old is just better. As is the case with kids and their attachments. Old means tried and true. Broken in. Trusted. Special.
Each one of the girls has bonded with a specific stuffed animal or “lovey” in such a way that these little things have become a part of our family.
Not too long ago I rediscovered my own childhood stuffed animal, my beloved Curious George. One sure sign he was well loved is the faded name on his shirt. I promise it said “Curious George” on there in yellow letters. George got axed from my bedtime routine a few decades ago, but he now happily resides in a trunk in our attic with many other childhood treasures.
I don’t mind toting around a little lamb, or a dog, or a bear… But, I refuse to buy an extra carseat for a giant monkey.
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