Mommy took me to Build-A-Bear a few days ago got me a new soft plushie. I also was able to sing my new sissy nursery rhymes to everyone. I also passed out personal cards. Mommy said a few of the ladies will come visit and paddle me! That makes me so excited. Do you like my new bear? and my pretty bear toddler dress?
Build-A-Bear's new ad for the Christmas Holidays!
"PPFF-LGS"
One of the things I love the most is that we (mommy, me and Amy and her mommy) go once or twice a month to Children's Story Time at the local bookstore. There are usually about 25 children plus parents in attendance. Miss Brown is the teacher but sometimes she has a substitute. I copied this from the pages we received from the first story time.
"Story time is so much more than stories. A modern story time includes things like songs, fingerplays, dances, full body movement, games, and more. Children love repetition, and it helps them to learn. Try starting your storytimes with the same song, rhyme, or activity."
I have lots of children's book at home because Miss Anna Elizabeth sent me a subscription to the Literati book club, I was in the Preschool club for ages 4-8. Every couple of months I got a box of books in the mail. I have a wonderful collection of children's books that Mommy can read to me and I can read to my dollies. I need to write about them in my blog.
The last thing I should say is that Mommy took me to see Miss Brown before I started going to the story times. She told Miss Brown all about me being a sissy. She was fine with me attending and explained all the rules. She likes that I get dressed up for the storybook times. Amy usually holds my hand when we go and finds a place for us to sit. I have made some nice girlfriends there.
"PPFF-LGS"
These are my favorite plushies. The first three are from Build-A-Bear. We always go there early in the spring (Easter Time) to get a beautiful new bunny or bear and then get pictures with the Easter Bunny.
I asked Dr Dotson to write me and explain why children love stuffed animals so much:
"Children love stuffed animals so much because they offer a sense of safety, predictability, and comfort in an often uncertain and frightening world. Take a trip to any toy store with a young child, and you will most likely see them go straight for the pile of stuffed animals. A child will typically grab one and tote it around the store while looking at other toys. Just like adults, babies and children experience anxiety, and when they do, they look for people or objects that will provide support. Holding on tight to a soft cuddly object can soothe a child’s fears especially when separated from a parent or caregiver.”
"Being soft is also critical. One large study on attachment objects found that 51% of children prefer soft teddy bears, while only 7% of children choose hard toys made of plastic. The rest of the children in the study chose security blankets, rags, and cloths."
I love how soft and cuddly my plushies are. There are times when I need to hug them especially when I am scared and crying.
Pinkalicious was a birthday present. She came in a BIG box. She is bigger than me!
Sissy Princess Annie
First of all a "pansy" is a label for a sissy. Pansies are pretty flowers. A pansy is a dainty and delicate flower. So is a sissy!...
