Since its February the month in which we express our deepest feelings for those we love and cherish I thought I'd take a minute to talk about my boys and their "lovies". Let's begin with Carson shall we? Carson can't seem to choose just one so instead he has an entourage of stuffed animals (Bed Buddy, Piggy, "Mason Jones" courtesy of Wendy's Happy Meal and Batty) and the beloved fringed blankie. They accompany him every morning to the living room to watch cartoons after he wakes up. They are usually sent back to the bedroom for the rest of the morning until they make their return for naptime and then back out to the living room after naps. For some reason it seems like they are ALWAYS out. There are always tears when one can't be found at bedtime, which is often because like I said they're always out. And oh the drama when we say he can't take them all on vacation. It's like a mother choosing which of her children she'll save from the burning house.
Then there is Spencer and the "soft blankie" with the yarn tassels. When the blanket is out Spencer can't do anything but cuddle and rub the yarn on his face and make little animal noises. I'm not kidding he is absolutely paralyzed when it's around, he won't play, eat or even respond to his name being called. As his parents we'd like for him to interact, play and improve his communication so we've had to put a baby lock on his door so he can't get it out of his crib during the day. However, there are times he convinces Carson to let him in so he can sneak a little lovin' in mid-morning, hence the picture above.
On one hand I am glad they both have found items to comfort them when they are sick or sad. On the other hand I wonder at what point they'll become less attached to them. Am I going to have to line their missionary suits with soft blankets so they can get through a door approach? Who knows, for now I say "love on my boys, love on!"
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