Bear is Ricky's best friend and our "Velveteen Rabbit". He was a random teddy bear that Maggie brought home from Grandma's house for Ricks. Bear was first through out of the crib and discarded. Then one day, Ricky grabbed hold of this brown bear and hasn't let go. Ricks takes Bear everywhere with him and that includes the tub. The other night as I tried to get both kids bathed and ready for bed, I noticed Ricky holding on tight to Bear as he floated in the bubbly water of the bath. Ricks looked at me with these gorgeous eyes and said, "Bear tubby!"
This Bear is not only Ricks most prized possession, he is one of my most cherished items. He is my baby's first friend. Bear is there for Ricks when I can't be. He consoles him and loves him. To me, Bear is both a reminder of my baby boy growing up and staying little at the same time.
I know that even when Ricky is just known as Rick and he is headed off to college, I will hold on to Bear. He will be a reminder of all the wonderful moments we have had and the special little boy who hugged and held Bear tight.
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