Our Velveteen Rabbitt

We aren't sure how it happened, but our son has found his best friend, object of affection and comfort, and napping pal. Around our house he is known as Blue Bear. Blue Bear was a gift from Parker's aunt CiCi, and was placed adoringly on a shelf in Parker's nursery for months.
Blue Bear before...

Then somehow, Blue Bear came down from the shelf and Parker began sleeping with him every night. Blue Bear travels with our family everywhere. We have to work very hard at keep Blue Bear in the crib for sleepy time or he would go everywhere Parker goes. One day when nap time was over, we found Parker awake in his crib, cooing and laughing swinging Blue Bear by one arm. One arm only, because the other arm was across the nursery. This was only the beginning. Blue Bear does attend day school with Parker at First Methodist, and is known well by the teachers. One day, mommy went to pick up Parker and the teachers explained something unfortunate had happened to Blue Bear.
Blue Bear now...

You see, Blue Bear is loved. If the picture above disturbs you, wait to see more below. No missing arms or head can separate Parker from his buddy.


Blue Bear is very loved, very real. And very stinky most days but that's another story.
The End

Epilogue
For those of you interested to know more about Blue Bear, I have located his manufacturer online at http://www.stephanbaby.net/ (also known as the Cuddle Bud Blankie). It appears that Blue Bear is a friend to many, as he is on back order until the end of September. I have also planned for our original Blue Bear to have a face lift performed by a dear friend of mine (and seamstress) who understands the love Parker has for him because she babysat them both over the summer.