Some kids sleep with a teddy bear. Some sleep with a security blanket. Some just need their thumbs. For Erin, it takes a menagerie to have a good night's sleep, apparently. On her bed with her each night are:
- Lucky - This Dalmation was "adopted" by Erin when she was just over a year old, and has been her sleeping companion ever since. He's accompanied us on all kind of vacations, from car rides to cruises.
- Doggie - A black Lab made with love at Build-A-Bear pretty soon after Lucky joined our family.
- Birthday Bear - I honestly don't remember where this one came from (bad Mommy, I know), but s/he suddenly re-appeared on Erin's bed a few nights ago.
- Funship Freddy - A gift to Erin from some friends that we cruised with in February.
- Blankie - A blanket made as a baby gift for me when Erin was born.
Wow! Who knew that a 9-year old could fit so many fun and comforting creatures into bed with her each night! Good thing she has a queen-sized bed, because she also sleeps with our 70-pound Lab, Molly!
It's nice to have some company at night. Loved this look at your daughter!
ReplyDeleteI have a GD who does the same thing--except she has a few more "Friends". Isn't it nice to see them snuggled in, though?
ReplyDeleteMine did that for a little while until they began making their own beds. Then they didn't want to deal with all the stuffed animals anymore and narrowed their bed companion to one . . . It's a cute phase.
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting twist to dreams and goals! Kudos for originality! It wouldn't have occurred to me.
I bet she's all snug and warm at night with all those items!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet that she has all her friends with her!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet. My son has tons of friends on his bed like that! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet journaling! And such a comfy-looking bed!
ReplyDeleteI used to sleep with a ton of stuffed animals too! now my daughter does
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