Savvy Toddler Mom

ChasingToddlerMom and I took our boys to Build A Bear on Tuesday.  Yes, we did.  It was awesome.

We’ve been brainstorming what exciting and fun things we can do with our kids since the weather turned so cold.  This was one of our ideas, although a little on the spendy side.

The toot got a darling bear - the “Curly Teddy” - that he has since given the oh-so-original name of “Teddy.”  The toot adores him.  I’m afraid his stalwart Tigger will be replaced by the new bear — sort of a Woody and Buzz situation.  So far, he’s been sleeping with both of them.  We’ll see how it goes…

The toot was enchanted with the Build A Bear experience: choose your bear, help get it stuffed (although he HATED how loud it was and I had to push the pedal for the machine for him), then choose a heart, kiss it and put it in your bear to be sewn up.  He’s hardly put Teddy down since.  It melts my heart to see him be so affectionate and cute with his teddy bear.  Makes me feel a little better about how he’s going to be with a new baby around.

Like Little Ro, the toot wasn’t too interested in clothes for his bear, although he did insist on some accessories: 1) a football and 2) a skateboard.  I got some CUTE shoes, too, and a little polo shirt so he would have something to wear… but to be honest, he’s hardly worn it.

Due to ChasingToddlerMom’s shopping savvy, we had a $5 off coupon (thanks again, CTM!!!).  They are also having a $5 off promotion on gift cards, which came in handy when I picked one up for my niece’s birthday.

Very, very fun — although, I can’t imagine Build A Bear gets a lot of repeat business from kids who aren’t interested in clothes for their bear (or other animal).  How many best friend stuffed animals is really reasonable?  One is good for me.  They had TONS of girl clothing, so maybe it’s different for little girls; loving dress-up and all that. 

The toot just wants Teddy to skateboard.