Corduroy

Brycen got a new teddy bear yesterday from one of my coworkers.  Her mother had recently passed away and had collected many, many teddy bears.  A few days ago she had asked if Brycen likes teddy bears and I told her the story about the Christmas re-gift that I gave Brycen and how he absolutely loves it.  Tuesday, I came into work to see a brown teddy with green overalls.  Instantly I knew Brycen would love it. 

As I picked up Brycen from Jean's he was being a little stubborn (like always) to leave until I mentioned that I had a new teddy bear outside in the car for him.  He instantly turned, ran toward the stairs, and said "bye Jean."  It was funny how his attitude changed so quickly.  When I got him in the car I told him that Mary had given him the teddy and I thought he looked like Corduroy from one of his favorite books. 

He loved it.  The whole way home he was talking to Corduroy and started singing the teddy bear song the whole way home.  "Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your nose.  Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toes." After his bath, Corduroy got to sit on Brycen's lap while we read books and Brycen made sure that he prayed with us before bed.  Of course, Corduroy got to sleep with Brycen in bed last night.  We had to put up one of his other stuffed animals to make room.... he has plenty!

Brycen loves his stuffed friends.  Recently, he also got a new frog named "Kermit" from Kelly when she visited.  He's slept with that frog every night since she gave it to him.  He takes good care of them and makes sure to tell Otis not to "eat" them.  Although thankfully, Otis doesn't even pay attention to any of Brycen's toys. We're lucky to have a good dog too!