Patriot

Since Skyeler is leaving for basic training in less than 2 weeks we decided that we wanted to do something special or something for when he leaves. I was talking to my friend and I asked her what could we do so I could have something tangible that I could have for when Skyeler is gone and I'm all alone. Something sentimental. My friend said that she knows somebody that they went to build a bear and made a soldier bear. I really loved that idea. I told Skyeler about it and he said that would be a good idea and so we looked up some bears online and we found the perfect outfit. So today we went to Build a Bear and made this little guy.



That was an interesting experience for two adults to go into a little kid store. We get there and there was only the one or two employees and then Skyeler and I. I was a little embarrassed. But we were talking to the lady and she said she liked this one or that one and that this certain one wouldn't work with the outfit. I think she really liked her job. So we picked out the skin we wanted and had her stuff the bear and she told Sky that he had to pick out this little heart thing and make a wish and kiss it then put it in the bear. Once we finished that she had us go "wash" the bear. In all reality you put it on this thing that looked like a bath tub and had it blow air on it. After that unneeded step was finished we dressed the bear and had to go name it. Sky and I really didn't know what to name it, but I think we picked something that was fitting. The bear is named Patriot.

So all in all it was very interesting for us, but we really like our bear and I think I'll be taking this bear around with me everywhere once Skyeler leaves. I just hope it makes it less difficult being without him for 3ish months till we know for sure if I can go to Maryland.