"Help. Blanket. Ollie. Pik. Dog. Reetar."

Nelson and Henry never had a special animal or blanket that they just had to have at bedtime. I always wanted them to when they were really little because I thought it would be cute. Later I was relieved that they didn't because it would be a hassle at bedtime if the special something was missing or in the wash. So now we have Jack.... I have always tucked him in (well, not always but most nights) with a firetruck blanket that was a gift from a special friends mom (Hi Heather Bush!). It didn't become an attachment thing until recently. But now everynight he lays down and says "Help. Blanket," and I have to pull it up to his chin just right or we have to do it over again. He also has a Scentsy Buddy named Ollie that is filled with the newborn nursery scent and that has become another attachment at bed time. "Help. Blanket. Ollie." About a month ago, we added Penelope Pig. "Help. Blanket. Ollie. Pik." Next up the dog, which is as big as he is. "Help. Blanket. Ollie. Pik. Dog." They all have to be placed just right otherwise he will get up and come get me to fix it. So a couple of weeks ago he added a toy fire truck. His bed is getting crowded now and well, a this is a "soft" fire truck but it's no stuffed animal so it couldn't be comfortable to roll into during sleep. But still... "Help. Blanket. Ollie. Pik. Firetruck." Well... now this week we have added a toy that he got for his birthday from Aunt Pam. A guitar. That makes noises. That he won't let me turn off. And his bed is really crowded. And noisy. "Help. Blanket. Ollie. Pik. Firetruck. Reetar."