Stuffed Animals

I don't want to forget this one day... so I must do a post even without a picture!

Our kiddos LOVE their stuffed animals.  Seriously, I swear they think they are alive with feelings and desires of their own.  Prince K has a select few animals he'll keep on his bed, along with his blankies (still), including guard dog and his animals from Disney years ago.  Prince L is a little more non-discriminate as his animals will change almost daily, as long as his giant Elmo is always next to him.  They dress them up, tuck them in at night, take them on sleepovers, line them up to watch movies with them, and create games/stories at night with their animals.  We have to set a timer at night to allow them to do their talking but still get them to sleep on time!  Some of their adventures include the beach, space, school... you name it! 
Prince M has a massive collection of animals on his bed right now that has accumulated over time.  He has his giant bear, lady bug pillow pet, baby cow, cocoa the dog, Ernie, goofy, mickey, tigger, bear-bear, pig, and now a small collection of angry birds.  He tucks them in next to him every night, and has me sing songs before he'll go to sleep about a few of his animals (differs depending on the night).  When they inevitably make their trip to the washing machine for cleaning, Prince M will freak out and spend the entire time running back and forth between the laundry and his toys asking where his animals are.  I almost think it'd be easier to wash them at night while he's already asleep!
I love this phase, and love to watch my boys care for their animals, and as much work as it is to shuffle animals all the time I can honestly say I will miss this phase when it's gone.  I guess it's a lot like a little girl would be with her dolls, although being a Momma of only boys I don't really know!  :-)