| Wednesday, October 12, 2005 |
| Meet Red |
This is Red. Red Bear, to be exact (and yes, I know that's a creative name.) Red has been with us since shortly before Cole's birth, but he's really only come into his own social prominence this past month.
Red is, of course, a multi-talented bear, and has managed to adopt both the characteristics of an infant and a michievous toddler. For instance, most days he goes around wearing Harper's cast-offs, which are the diapers and pajamas she's outgrown, (despite the fact that yellow floral clashes mightily with his red hair.) He rides along with Harper in the carseat and the stroller, though I'm not exactly sure that she appreciates having a bear on top of her. Today he was even fed by Cole and rubbed on the back until he burped. The feeding came to an abrupt end, though, when Red "spit up" on Cole's shirt (apparently he has the same reflux problems as Harper!) For the rest of the day he had to wear a bib JUST IN CASE. When he's not on infant duty, however, Red's primary role is serving as Cole's proxy. When I asked Cole the other day if I could take some photos of him (Cole) I was given Red Bear to photograph. Hard to coax a smile out of that fellow... also, Red Bear has made it known that he would prefer not to take a nap but does like to eat peanut butter for lunch EVERY DAY.
But my favorite role for Red is that of giver and receiver of affection. He's helped with booboos, accompanied a shy toddler to storytime at the library, is snuggly at bedtime, and has accepted without complaint more than his fair share of hugs, kisses, squeezes, and, yes, the occasional drop on the head. We're not really sure how long Red Bear will be with us, but for the time being I gladly welcome the imagination and affection that have been personified through him. As an added bonus, I think he's even helped Cole learn to be a little gentler with his little sister. And that's a very good thing!
So that's the scoop on Red...Labels: Cole |
posted by Joanna Bolick @ 9:53 PM  |
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aaaaaaaaaaaaah! Around here we have dirtball (a dog) lol I'm laughing because he is wearing Brian's old clothes and a few number 1 diapers that I found in an old diaper bag.
And he gets nursed. ROFL! Daily!
ah kids, aren't they fun!!!
great entry! awesome layout!
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What a lovely thing to document.
The photo is so charming and I love all the little strips of color.
Thanks for sharing such a sweet and tender moment!
:)
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That's the cutest and funniest thing! Reading that made my day!
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Dang, that is the cutest story ever!!!!!
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love the sweet photo, and the layout is awesome...look at you with the patterned paper again ;)
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K, LOVE the imagination stage. Just had to say that. Too fun when they start puting human characteristics with everything. And anything that helps with sibling "whatever" is great.
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What a precious story! Love that layout! :)
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Love the angle on Red, both in photo and in words. Quinlyn was very loyal to "puppy" (we aren't that creative either), until she got "bunny". She does all of the grown up stuff to her bunny. So funny to watch what they have picked up... and a little scary too! Thanks for sharing the story of Red!
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How adorable! Hayden has blue bunny and blue bear for the very same reasons. He loves them. Great story and layout. TFS :)
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Joanna....this is just darling. I love how you journaled the story. So glad I came to read it. It encourages me to journal more.
THANKS!!
maureen
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that is just SOOOOOO cute!! how adorable :)
E has Puppy. Yep, another original name. gotta love toddlers :)
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Awe, lol...totally CUTE!!!
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I love pages like this that capture those wonderful stories! Great photo and awesome layout!
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I can so, so relate. Around here we have Brown Duchess and Green Duchess. Both dogs, but you got it one is brown and one is green. These are two very wel traveled dogs and to tell the truth, Green Duchess is looking a little rown today, too.
SO great that you documented this, Joanna. Sweet, sweet LO.
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Oh.
My.
Gosh.
How cute is that?! :-D
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Love this entry Joanna!!!! The layout is awesome and I love the story of Red!!!!
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Oh so sweet and what a great picture!! :) Love your journaling so much! :)
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such a fab layout and such fantastic comments about this new friend in your home. :)
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Darling layout! Soo cute!! I love it when kids have something they just love and connect with...so cute! Hope your doing well! Hugs!
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aaaaaaaaaaaaah! Around here we have dirtball (a dog) lol I'm laughing because he is wearing Brian's old clothes and a few number 1 diapers that I found in an old diaper bag.
And he gets nursed. ROFL! Daily!
ah kids, aren't they fun!!!
great entry! awesome layout!