My kids have some serious love for their "lovies". My son's lovie, a monkey, is named Monkey and my daughter's lovie, a lamb, is named Sheepy. I know, so original!
The kids' lovies help comfort them when they are sick or scared and they give them something to snuggle in bed with when they are sleepy. Yes, lovies are great.
It amuses me to see how much a part of my son's life his lovie has become. He accompanies him to the bathroom, he sometimes eats with us, he plays with my son, and he sleeps with my son. My son gives him drinks of his water, bites of his food, and takes Monkey's temperature when he is sick. He reads with Monkey, watches TV with Monkey, and pushes Monkey in the stroller and swing.
Some parents are hesitant to allow their child to become attached to something, but I personally am not one of them. It has been a lot of fun to see my son enjoy his lovie so much. Monkey truly is his first best friend. I know someday he will be much less attached to Monkey, and Monkey will take up residence on some shelf. And then the day I realize that Monkey is not as important as he once was, I will realize (for the millionth time) that my little boy is growing up faster than I ever imagined.
Sincerely,
The Lovie Lover
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