But, each stuffed animal or toy has a name. Petry the turtle, Shanae (like the ballet turn) the elephant, Clover the Dalmatian, Carlisle the crocodile , Miles the monkey, Clicker Clacker the penguin, Shaker the rattle, Giovani the sea horse, Green the ball, Cyrus the Whale, Pancho the rubber duck, etc...
Seriously?
It is kinda silly when I think about it and I have a hard time keeping all of their names in order, but at the same time...I think it is important for Landon to see these inanimate objects as having an identity and value. As of right now these little things are his best "friends." He says, "hello" to them in the morning and, "goodnight" to them when we put them away at night. He picks which ones he wants to take to church and which ones he wants to take with him when we go for walks or bike rides.
He loves them as much as a 5 month old can love something.
Tyler and I want to teach Landon the importance of treating people like humans. One of our family mythologies is to simply love people. I think by giving a blue, stuffed elephant a name, this will teach him that everyone has value and should be treated as such.
We want to help him grow in a way that will make the world a little more like the way God created it to be and that includes valuing every human regardless of their race, sexuality, or beliefs.
I believe he is going to do great things in the world!
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