The Switch
Chris went to Yale for graduate school and one of the things I loved most about Yale was its motto. It was printed on everything and I thought it was so regal. So classic. So majestic.
“For God, for country, and for Yale.”
In our house, we have a similar motto.
“For God, for country, and for Mr. Bear.”
Yep, around our house, you don’t get much more superior than Mr. Bear. He’s been Bean’s right hand man since the day he was born. Literally. And I don’t see that changing any time soon.
Because Bean has always been so attached to Mr. Bear, we have worried about what would happen if Mr. Bear ever got lost. Or, God forbid, had to take a time out for a bath. How would Bean survive without him? Thankfully, Nana came through. Last year, she randomly came across the exact same bear in a store as she was shopping. We think Mr. Bear has actually been discontinued because we haven’t been able to find him anywhere, so when she saw one sitting on the shelf, she immediately bought it. We’ve kept the fake Mr. Bear on a shelf in Bean’s closet for over a year now, just in case we ever need to bring him out in an emergency.
This past weekend, Chris and I decided it was time to wash Mr. Bear. He gets a bath (in our washing machine) every month or so, but he was long over due. This meant that we’d have to trade out the original Mr. Bear for the fake Mr. Bear without Bean noticing.
I said Bean wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Chris said Bean would realize the switch. Then I busted out the video camera. And my English accent.
PART ONE:
PART TWO:
I win.
34 Comments
Nate's Mom @ Nate Is Great
Oh my goodness! Bean is such a big boy!!! Don’t you love this age? The literal toddle of their walk just warms my heart. I love how Bean’s little head just pops over the couch. Chris — this is a good bet to lose. There’s a replacement bear and that is a blessing!!!
Jordan
My favorite part is when you turn to Gracie and she’s just sitting there sucking her pacifier, like “man, you’re all crazy”. 🙂
Sara @ embrylovescookies
Aren’t kids funny!? You guys crack me up. We went through the same exact thing with our youngest and his bear. Unfortunately, he DID know the difference and the “other bear” sits on the shelf in his room, never to be used. He’s 3 now and we haven’t lost Bear yet.
Tara@ Thats a Wrap
We had this same scare with our sons blanket. Of course the one he decided was his best friend was one that was cheap and could easily unravel. I thought no biggie I will go grab more for oops moments and washing time well they were gone! Thank goodness I found one with no label just sitting in clearance! We then had the blankets lined with satin to prevent unraveling, the edging probably costs more than the blankie but it was so worth it to extend the life of the blankies. While our son doesn’t know the difference between the two he knows which ones are his by far. I used to think ugh now we always have to know where it is etc. now I just love that he has something that he truly loves. Mr Bear will forever be part of your family.
Jen @ caved in
Oh my goodness, bean is so freaking cute! Glad he didn’t notice the difference and that you won, of course 🙂
Jackie
That was absolutely hilarious!
Heather in ND
LOVE THIS!!
P.S. I think this is the only thing I ever say on your blog!! 🙂
Amy
My son’s bear, Roger Bear, has been lost, found, and his face chewed off by the dog. Thank goodness for grammies who can sew. Jack is now 6 and Roger Bear is still hanging tough. I think I will cry the day he decides he doesn’t want to sleep with Roger Bear anymore.
Ginny
Hahahaha — I’m cracking up in my office! I have the most adorable nephew. And, your laugh always warms my heart, Kate.
Allison
I cannot believe he didn’t notice! That’s great! We had the same panic attack with my daughter’s blankie, so I searched for a backup and finally found one on ebay. She discovered that one had a different seam than the other!
Ashley @ A Recipe for Sanity
He is so stinking cute. I love how he says “bear”, too…it’s so adorable. I’m glad he couldn’t tell the difference…makes it easier on you guys when you have to wash the real Mr. Bear!
Nigeria Hunter (real name )
My fave part is when he says “I can’t dad! I can’t!” He sounded like such a big boy!
Ann G-B
That is just so awesome! I need to take the video camera out just to prove my husband wrong more often!
Although – you are lucky! We did have a back up Blue Bear for my baby brother. He never bought into it.
Julia
Oh man, Gracie’s face! Priceless!
Layne
OMG!! I have been looking for your Mr. Bear also! I saw him and loved how old fashioned and floppy he was! I’ve been Googling all over and can’t find him anywhere. Do you mind telling me where your mom found the new Mr. Bear?!? If you don’t mind that’s be amazing!! My email is LayneNNP@gmail.com.
Waiting for Bulgaria
I would’ve totally thought he would notice. Bean is too cute.
Jen
Too funny! Love it!
Kimberly @ The Sparks Life
Too funny! Loved this post so much!
Danielle
So funny!
Suzie
I laughed all through both videos!! So fun! It’s so great when the hubs thinks he’ll be right, but we know better!
Rachel
1) Your house is beautiful
2) I like your laugh. It’s infectious
3) Your English accent sounds Australian {sorry!}
Marie @ It's a Kind of Normal
I love Mr. Bear! And Bean is after getting so big 🙂 I love kids at that age, it’s such a fun age 🙂
Joke
Love the vids! This is too funny 🙂
Beth @ Persnickety Hall
Ahahahahahahahahahaha! Please tell me you cracked at least one crazy Charlie Sheen joke? Like, “Duh. Winning.” 😀
Nikki
Katie your laugh is contagious! I was giggling at work when I watched this. He is just so darn cute. I love how Gracie girl looked like it was such hard work to keep those eyes open!
Rachel
Bean is so adorable! I was expecting him to know the difference, but mom always knows best 🙂
Ashley @ According to Ashley
HAHAHA! I love it! And how strange that Chris called him “Michael.” 🙂
Molly
Good work. That’s all I can say….
Meredith
hahahahahja i love this!!!
Erin
That is so hysterical! Bean is adorable!
Amanda
I was surprised that he didn’t notice, but I guess if he’s not expecting him to be different, he wouldn’t know to look for a change.
After I read this yesterday, I went to Marshall’s to find some things and I saw THREE Mr. Bears!!! I almost bought one to send down to you, but you already have a switch-a-roo bear, so you’re probably set. But if you need one, LET ME KNOW! 🙂 I think they were $12 or $16. Not too bad.
Ashley
That is the funniest thing ever! Hahaha I love it!
Holly
My favorite part is your laugh! You can tell how happy you are 🙂
Lisa
You guys are hilarious!