Carter's Entourage

Carter's Entourage started out simple....

1. Mr. Monkey - a.k.a. Monks. Carter's numero uno.
2. Bear, Bear - the white bear that wears a stripped hat and scarf. Also doubles as Carter's choice for a pillow.
3. Blanket - the only non-stuffed animal in the group.

These were his standard go to guys. He slept with them, played with them, and carried them around. Don't get me wrong, they remain his top 3. However, it seems the entourage is growing on a daily basis. 4. Elmo - A few months back Carter fell in love with Elmo. So he added a small Elmo doll to his group. I'm not sure where that Elmo is now, probably under a couch or at the bottom of a diaper bag somewhere. But not to worry, he's added 2 larger-sized Elmos to the group.

5. Pooh- Not just any Pooh Bear, but Big Pooh. Oh yes, it is a larger-then-life stuffed Winnie the Pooh Bear. Once Carter was able to carry him on his own, he became part of the group. We tried to explain to Carter that a smaller Pooh would be better. But instead of swapping out the two stuffed animals, both are now part of the entourage.

6. Dog - A pink dog given as a gift to Carter's soon-to-be sister. Somehow he latched onto this guy and thinks it's his.

7. Oh Toodles - Better known as Mickey Mouse to you and me. Carter is a big fan of the Disney show; The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Toodles is a giant Mickey-head shaped computer whose main function is to distribute the day's Mousekatools whenever Mickey and his gang shouts out "Oh Toodles". Carter calls the show and anything related to the show Oh Toodles. Therefore it's only fitting the Mickey Mouse stuffed animal that is in his gang is called, what else, Oh Toodles.

8. Duck - Donald Duck. Oh Toodles can't go anywhere without his pal, Donald. Therefore by default he has made his way into the entourage as well.

I think that sums up the list for today. Who knows who else will be there tomorrow. There are some alternates like Mr. Giggles and gorilla, but they aren't the everyday peeps.

For now we sit back and watch Carter in amazement as he carries his entourage back and forth from his bedroom to the family room. Surprisingly it only takes 1-2 trips to round everyone up. Of course he's tripping over them and is usually carrying one in his mouth. (he's even carried Big Pooh by his teeth before!). Sometimes he gets frustrated and asks for help, but he is most proud when he brings them into the room all by himself.

You're probably asking you're self, (A.) could this blog be any longer and (B.) is it possible that Carter sleeps with all these guys? Yes, and Yes. Oh what a sight to see!