A Near Death Experience

We learned very quickly the other day just how fast someone or something can be lost. Thankfully for us everything turned out ok, but I'd like to share the little tale with you.

Mr. Bear was a gift for Alex from my mom when he was born. Chris got one from her too when he was born. Both bears have been through everything, and yet they still cling to life. Alex relies on his bear way more than Chris, so his looks like it's been dragged behind the car for a good amount of time. While still cute, he shows his age.

Over the last few months we've tried to lessen the use of bear. He went from coming everywhere with us, to staying in someone's pocket while out, then just a picture of him would come with us, and now he stays home. Of course Alex takes him to bed with him, and getting ready for bed is when our near death tale occured.

Alex was going through the nightly routine in the bathroom, and somehow Mr. Bear fell in the potty. Ew yes, but it gets worse. Not only did he fall in, but Alex flushed!! Thank goodness Chris is a quick kid, and without thinking twice put his arm in and pulled out Mr. Soaking Wet Peed On Bear just as only his head was sticking out of the hole. After a lot of cleaning up and drying off(thanks Mary!) everyone was safe and went off to bed.

No amount of money could replace Mr. Bear and the many ways he's helped Alex over the last few years. He'll never know how close he came to being one with the earth. Tomorrow I will be posting my thankful list, and I know if Alex had a list, Mr. Bear would be right at the top.

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