While I’ve been priding myself in being able to get Gavin attached to a lovey, I have since experienced one of the biggest shortfalls of having a child that is attached to a lovey.  Although the hubby and I have taken pains to secure the possible loss of Gavin’s lovey by purchasing a second identical toy, sometimes even that isn’t enough.

If you’ve been following this blog or if you’re a TY fan yourself, chances are, you’ll be familiar with Daichi the Bear.  Since we bought the second Daichi, I’ve started keeping Daichi no. 1 in Gavin’s cot at home, while Daichi no. 2 stays in the red bag I’ve started carrying around to hold all of Gavin’s essentials (namely: diaper, wet wipes, tissues, fresh t-shirt, noodle-cutting scissors, water, snacks, a toy, and my camera).

Terrible as it may sound, I recently misplaced Daichi no. 2.

When Gavin started fussing in the car, hubby innocently exclaimed, “Gavin!  Where’s Daichi?” 

It was intended to distract Gavin while I rummaged through my red bag for Daichi.  The only problem was that Daichi wasn’t in the bag.

Gavin’s crying halted for a moment while he looked at me with tear-filled expectant eyes only to be let down further through the discovery that Daichi was not forthcoming.

Our new code word for Daichi is “D bear”.  So unless Daichi is present, we try not to mention him in front of Gavin - especially when it is very likely that Gavin wants his bear.

Below: Gavin sleeping with Daichi during our road trip to Tanjong Jara.

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