She loves all of her toys very much, but she is a bit hard on them at the same time. Baby bear was just beyond repair. The quilt was so frayed and ripped, in so many places, it wasn't even possible to mend it. She had taken all the stuffing out several times and decorated her room with it. And, to top it off, she had pulled the ears off.
I was sad for baby bear, and for Anna when I told her we had to get rid of it, but secretly a little excited too.
I have had this idea for a patchwork bear dancing in my head for a while now. We did recycle all of the stuffing, so in a way, baby bear is still with us.
Saying good bye to baby bear went better than I thought. I told her that we had to take her away, so we could make the new bear come alive. She gave baby bear a sweet kiss, and a hug. She then helped me "unstuff" her, and put the stuffing in her new bear.
I think she is going to be just fine.
I am just not so sure about new bear.
25 comments:
Such a beautiful story and wonderfully, sweet "new" bear!
Oh, that must have been sad... I love the new patchwork bear though!
ack! the new bear is just SO sweet! great way to deal with the transition, too.
That is sweet. What a cute new baby bear too. Hope the new baby bear doesn't have too tough of an initiation!
what a beautiful blog post...
may the new bear be a comfort.
Lovely sweet bear! I hope you are planning on making some more for your Etsy shop. :)
Score one for mom - that is an excellent emergency. Your first aid skills are clearly top notch.
What an adorable bear - and Anna is adorable too. Glad you were able to keep part of the old teddy.
Kris
So sweet. Can't wait to be introduced to new bear in person!
MOM
Reminds me of the velveteen rabbit. Awww! New bear is very pretty, too cute!
Remind you of anyone?? taking stuffing out of things....think blanket..haha...she is so much like her mom!
your big sis
She's very pretty (both of them!)
I'm sure she'll be very happy with her new cute bear.
Soo cute. Did you use a pattern or the old bear as your guide? I just love the fabrics.
awwww, I love sweet new bear. And how nice to think he's got baby bear stuffing in him.
What a wonderful way to help your princess part with her friend. I didn't get to see the old bear but the new one is gorgeous! Good work Mama!
Baby Bear re-incarnated. Very cute! The new bear is very cute, you did a great job!
What a sweet story. Everything you create I find myself thinking... I want that! You are so talented.
Love all the pinks! We have a few sad stories a bit like that.
sweet katie. so sweet!
You are amazing! The bear is so sweet. I am so sorry she lost her first bear....my Meghan still has her ralphy bear- and yes even at 14 takes it with her on trips.
I am so glad she was so happy with the new bear it seems she took it in stride. Your a great momma!
Can't wait for my jewelry, your etsy store is going to have lots of success!
How sad for Anna, but what a great new bear she has! That bear is so adorable.
So sweet and such sweet pictures! I'm sure she LOVES new bear.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
xo,
Kim
That is such a sweet story! My own two year old has torn up her favorite bunny. Her bunny isn't too far gone yet, but that will give me some time to learn how to make a new one.
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