Lovey

Creighton's "lovey" has been a significant part of his life since he was just a couple of weeks old. Lovey is a soft little blanket in the shape of a giraffe and has a stuffed head and tail. It was received from my Uncle Tom and Aunt Linda as a gift when Creighton was born. He slept on it when he was an infant and as he grew older he snuggles with it, hugs it and wraps it around his head as he sleeps. We even had to buy an extra Lovey to take to daycare for naptime. After forgetting his Lovey there a few times I decided that I didn't want to be responsible for dragging that thing back and forth every day.

It was very cute when he was little to see him so attached to his Lovey. Little did I know that 3 1/2 years later we would still be hunting for Lovey when it's time for bed! A couple of weeks ago when he stayed all night with my parents he woke my mom up in a frenzy because Lovey had fallen out of bed and he couldn't find her--a very scary moment for Creighton :)

My kids have always been pretty set in their bedtime routine. If something doesn't happen just exactly as it should they have a difficult time settling in for the night. Creighton's routine includes Lovey being laid a certain way on the pillow so that he can grab it, roll over and have it wrapped around his head in just the right way. Just about any time you find Creighton sleeping he will have his Lovey so perfectly wrapped around his neck.

It is difficult to find a good time to wash Lovey. A few times Creighton has told me, "Lovey STINKS"! But of course when it is time to give Lovey "a bath" (in the washing machine:) Creighton doesn't deem it necessary. He has cried at the washing machine and refused to put it in the dryer. Not to long ago Creighton was outside playing and discovered Lovey hanging on the clothes line. I believe he considered that to be Lovey abuse and mom should go to jail for THAT!

And of course, Colby has thought on occassion that it would be fun to hide Lovey and see how big of a fit Creighton will throw as he searches for the love of his life. Not funny, AT ALL!

Lovey has gotten a little worn in places and is kind of dingy even when freshly washed, but overall Lovey has held up pretty well considering the heavy use.

Greg is thinking it is about time to break him of his Lovey. I think it's OK if Creighton wants to take Lovey to college....