Emily's Entourage

Did you or your kids have a "lovey" you/they couldn't live without? I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce Emily's entourage since they are just as much a part of the Lorenzen family as anything. :o)

Yellow Ty Bear (a.k.a. "Mr. Bear"): This bear was a gift to Emily from her Great-Grandma Boote on her first Christmas. He is now her most devoted playmate. Emily's imagination and pretending skills are starting to blossom, and Mr. Bear takes part in most of it. Mr. Bear "eats", "drinks", "coughs", tries on shoes, holds things, balances on crib rails and is always there for a "Big Hug". :o)

Blankie Bear (a.k.a. "Blankie"): This blanket/bear combo was giving as a baby gift by one of Austin's co-workers. It has been the longest companion and the first thing Emily latched on to. She started out by sleeping with it draped over her face. She still prefers cuddling with it to sleep. Lately she uses it as a stall tactic at bedtime. As soon as we put her in her crib she throws it on the floor. If we pick it up she immediately throws it back out. But she fusses incessantly without it, so if you just go back after 2-3 minutes and chuck it in one last time she's usually fine and goes to sleep. For some reason Blankie Bear has remained gender-neutral.

Pink Blanket (a.k.a. "Blank"): This wonderful, double-sided, soft/silky blanket was a gift from Aunt Courtney. Emily likes to cuddle and/or wrap herself in it while sleeping. When she drags it around the house it reminds me of Linus from Peanuts. I, too, had a precious blanket that I slept with well into elementary school. Could this be her version?!?

Most of the time Emily requires all three members of her primary entourage. (Any given day another random stuffed animal might join them.) However, because of the multiple members it is possible to sneak one away to wash if necessary (Thank goodness!). The entourage also generally stays at home and in the house with a few small exceptions. It will be very interesting to see how long this stage lasts and if it continues to evolve. :o)