Last time we were in Vegas my Mother in Law took us to Build a Bear. I was naive enough to think that it was okay if my husband stayed behind to play with his brothers. Let me just say, I will not make that mistake again. We had 2 nieces and my 3 boys, and every child needs their own personal assistant to survive this place! Did I also mention it was Christmas time and someone was doing a 12 kid birthday party?
The bathing station was by far the favorite! Griffin carefully brushed and bathed each animal with pride. I was quite surprised! Who knows maybe he will want to take an active role with the new baby, the next time I am crazy enough to brave 8 months of puking.
The novelty of this experience had definitely worn off for the Build a Bear employees. They skipped right over hearts, and just started cramming stuffing as quickly as possible. I started to wish I was an expert so that I could ensure my children did not miss out on any of the little joys this adventure had to offer.
Initially, Lincoln was only mildly interested in his new bear. However, once he was all pimped out with skater wear, Lincoln was in love! He caught Griffin giving him a bath and had to rescue him. Brian named his football loving Dinosaur something that involved Rex. I came up with names I considered fantastic for the youngest animals. In the end Lincoln's bear is affectionately called, "Bear,Bear," and Griffin calls his penguin, "Happy Feet."
Although 2 sister in laws have sworn off having children for several more years, and Brenda and I grew gray hairs, we all survived the experience. Each boy loves their Build a Bear creation. I love that their grandmother thought of a special way for them to remember her. It is precious that Lincoln hugs his Bear Bear and sleeps with him every night. Many nights after putting Lincoln to bed I hear his bear singing "You are My Sunshine" in a distorted version of my voice. Each morning Lincoln ensures all special items are removed from his crib and he cuddles with them on the couch. 
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6 comments:
What a sweet story. Your build-a-bears are so cute! I have been in there lots of times, and could never find one that seemed like Scarlett would really like, and or show interest in, but maybe she is more like Lincoln that way, slower to warm to new ideas. Love you, great post. I had a lot of fun last night, and still have the "Post-shopping-glow"
Joe isn't leaving until tomorrow afternoon now, because he still isn't feeling 100% and didn't want to get the rest of the crew sick on the ride there. love u sis.
And I quote: Who knows maybe he will want to take an active role with the new baby. End quote
I knew you were trying to tell us something. I knew it. :0)
One of these days I will take Karsyn. I've heard that it's so much fun. The boys ended up with such cute ones, I love the penguin.
So So sweet!!! For Christmas two years ago, Brent and Miranda gave our niece Abigail this HUGE bear, like three times her size! Bekah says its the most loved toy to ever enter their house!
Kinda cool that build a bears don't have to be only bears... IT is awesome to get the kids into that nurturing through stuffed critters. Hard to say which one is the favorite...Kids always look so adoreable, the Mom is the one that is left frazzled...by the way, I love this floral layout..jazzy!
love the valentine post. so sweet.
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