April 25, 2008

can't live without it


From a very early age Avery has taken to my old baby blanket. It is her comfort, her joy, her most prized possession. She calls it her "bauket," formerly called "baukie."
When it all began. Avery is 5 months here.

Avery at 16 months. She still can't go to bed without it.

Part of the way she gets comfort from the blanket is by biting it. Because of this and the fact that it is 25 years old, the blanket has suffered a lot of tears. Five patches have already been lovingly sewn.


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5 comments:

Jody said...

Long live the blanket!! For the sake of Avery and her family. I have seen how much love is in it and it is sweet. Avery Grammy loves you!

Allie said...

Sylvia! I found you from Kim's blog and I'm so glad I did! Your girls are growing so fast! They are both just so darling. I can't believe how much Avery looks like you and Ella looks like Erik! Hope things are going well for you!

Emily Carlson said...

Hey, I still sleep with mine and I am almost 30!!! Unfortunately, my type of baby blanket cannot be patched. It's almost in a couple of different pieces, but it brings me such happiness and peace. I know..I'm a dork! Love you sweet Avery and Ella!! and Sylvia and Erik too.

Ben & Kim said...

This is how I DO eat my desserts! Socially acceptable or not! ha ha what a cutie

Trevlyn said...

Too cute!