Build-a-Bear Workshop

Dianna — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:38:14 +0000

It is only a week away from Christmas and my boys keep insisting they want a puppy for Christmas. My husband came up with the idea of going to build-a-bear workshop for them to build their own puppy. I thought it was a great and cute idea. So, we headed over to Lakeline Mall today for them to pick out a puppy. They each picked out something that was not a puppy. As long as they were happy, it was fine with me. My oldest son picked out a longhorn. He put a Texas Longhorns shirt on it and named it Longy. My youngest son picked out Alvin the Chipmunk. Alvin was already dressed so we didn’t need to pick out any clothes for him. At Build-a-Bear workshop the concept behind the experience is to get your own little pet stuffed animal. First you pick out which animal you want. Next you pick out a heart to put in the animal while it’s being stuffed. I’m not sure if every employee does it the same way, but the lady who helped us told each of my sons to tap the heart on his head to make him smart, to tap the heart to his stomach to make sure he doesn’t go hungry, to close his eyes and make a wish, and finally give the heart a kiss. The heart then goes into the animal. I thought it was all so adorable. After this process you take your animal to the washing station to get it clean. There’s a scrub provided and the kids pretend to wash him or her. Then you pick out any clothes you might want. There are items that include shirts, shorts, pants, outfits, hats, shoes, and accessories. Finally you go over to a computer to name your animal and a birth certificate is printed. At the register you receive the birth certificate and it goes in a large box that holds your animal which is supposed to represent the animal’s home. I really think the whole process is fun for the kids. We might be able to do this build-a-bear workshop once or twice a year, but not much more than that. The price can really add up. For each animal it was $22 and then we only added the one shirt. Our total ended up being $55. So, it was pricey, but for once a year I would do it again. Also, maybe, just maybe, this whole “puppy” thing might go away.

10 Weeks and Counting

Dianna — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:44:04 +0000

My oldest son has been going to school for ten weeks now and still says he doesn’t like school. He tells me on a daily basis he doesn’t want to go. After school he tells me he has fun and informs me of all the activities he participated in. I was really hoping the “dread” of going to school would have passed by now. It has been TEN weeks. As his mom, I do understand where he’s coming from. He has been home with me for 5 years of his life. I had the opportunity to stay home with him since the day he was born. He did go to pre-school, but it was only for 3 days of the week and for 5 hours a day. Now he has to go 5 days a week for 7 hours. What a change! I truly miss him every day, but I know in my heart I couldn’t give him the education he needs if I home-schooled him. We have great communication so I’m hopeful it will all work out. I have tried different exercises on how we could make school more enjoyable and would love some feedback on more. A few things we have agreed on include; me going to his lunch once a week, letting him have rest time when he gets out of school, and letting him buy his own lunch. For some reason, he loves to buy the cafeteria food. He tells me he likes the ability to choose different side dishes. My husband tells me we need to take him to Luby’s. My son can pick as many sides as he wants there. Well, I’m hoping the school routine gets better and I will keep everyone updated. If anyone can give me any tips or advice, please feel free to do so. I know this might sound too dramatic, but my heart aches when he tells me he doesn’t want to go to school. I want the comfort of knowing he’s happy.

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Build-a-Bear Workshop

10 Weeks and Counting