*This post was written as part of Mama Kat’s workshop. I chose the prompt: Write a love letter to an inanimate object.
This is a letter to my very first teddy bear…
Hey there, my little friend. We’ve come a long way. I’ve known you my whole life. I can’t believe we’re still together. I can’t believe that you’re still intact. I know I must have roughed you up over the years. I’m sure I dragged you places, chewed on you and probably cuddled with you all the time. I’m glad you hung in there though. Now we have this amazing story that belongs to just us two.
When my mom brought you into my life, I’m sure she had no idea how long you’d be sticking around. Who could have known that thirty-five years later I’d still love you. Well, I do. You’ve watched me grow. You’ve been there for every single moment. Sometimes, I’ve even left you behind. You never complained. I never heard one word grumbled under your breath. I think you understood that I had to grow. I had to put some space between us so that I could get to know me – without you.
So, you watched from afar as I grew into a young girl all the way to being a grown woman. Thanks for sticking it out with me. I promise, I really appreciate it. I think you’ve been so good to me. Now, I’d like to share you with someone so special to me. I promise, he’ll be good to you too. He’ll love you, drag you around, chew on you and maybe even cuddle with you. He’ll appreciate your comfort just like I did. You’ll get to watch him grow as you’ve watched me. The best part is, you’ll still get to be a part of my life too. I hope you enjoy your new friend. He’s really the sweetest thing ever.
If you need me, I’m just down the hall.
I love you,
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Awwww…..Very nice letter. So glad you are able to share it with your son. I can imagine the great memories it must bring back for you and you probably see yourself in your son. Sweet!
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yeah. it’s pretty cool and makes me a bit emotional…. cuz I’m a sap! 🙂
Awwwwwwwwww! I love that you are sharing him with your own child. That makes him doubly special now. 🙂
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I agree – he is doubly special now!
That’s so cool that his legacy lives on!
Kristy @PampersandPinot recently posted…A Night with No Limits
that teddy has been through some things! 🙂
That’s so sweet to see your son playing with a toy that was once yours. It would be super cool if he could pass it down to his future kid!
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
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I hope he holds on to it as long as I have.
Awww I still have my first doll which was a cabbage patch kids it looks old but I still love it. It’s nice if they can keep toys forever.
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I think my mom still has my cabbage patch kids somewhere. You brought back some memories.
That is so sweet that you’re sharing your special treasure with your own baby. 🙂
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The first time he played with it I had the biggest smile.
That’s very sweet..i love that you still have your first teddy and no you’ve passed it on to your son!
thanks! I’m hoping he’ll think it’s cool one day. 🙂
Oh, I love this letter. It’s too sweet. I don’t even know if I have owned anything that long. I used to have a favorite pillow, but it disappeared when I moved 6 years ago. Oh, I do still carry around my birth card that my parents had made when I was born. That’s so special to me. Thanks for sharing your personal journey with your Teddy. How cute to see your baby with him now. 🙂
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thanks! that’s sweet that you still have your birth card! 🙂
omg…this almost made me cry. =) what a sweet letter!!!
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thanks. I got a little emotional writing it.
Such a sweet letter to your teddy bear and so nice that you are sharing it with your son.
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thanks! Makes me smile to see him play with it!
Oh, I love it! My kids now have my first teddy bear too. I put him through the washing machine, though poor Kirby still isn’t looking so great these days.
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I still have my cabbage patch doll!!!! I love her and she sits on the chair in my bedroom. I even took her to college with me. LOL. I think it’s so sweet that you’re passing your teddy on to your lil man. If I had a girl, I don’t know if I could pass my cabbage patch on to her. Sometimes Aiden plays with her and says it’s his doll, and I find myself correcting him. Not b/c he’s a boy and I don’t want him to play with “girl toys,” (I dont care about things like that), but it’s because she’s mine and I want her to myself. LOL.
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This is a great legacy and you are so lucky that you can share it with your son!
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I love that you still had your teddy to share with your son!
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Awww teddy bears are the best! Glad you get to share yours with your cutie!
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Oh how sweet is that!