I promised you I’d tell you the blanket story. I just didn’t expect it would be *this* exciting.
When I was a little girl, I became attached to a woven cotton blanket with a satin trim. I believe it was given to me as a baby and I had it through sixth grade when it’s believed that a babysitter threw it away. We have no proof of that, but it’s my gut feeling.
Anyway, about ten years ago my mom stumbled upon an exact replica (okay maybe not exact, but damn near close) of my blanket. I tucked it away in a box and decided to pull it out a couple of weeks ago to see if Haven liked it. Well, she not only liked it, she loved it. And, shortly thereafter it was requested during naptime/bedtime routines.
The blanket was in good condition, but it was showing a little wear. The satin trim has separated from the woven blanket, but I really didn’t think anything of it. After all, my original blanket was practically threadbare towards the end of its known life. But, early this morning Matt discovered that Haven somehow had her neck wrapped in between where the satin trim and woven blanket had separated and had it twisted around her neck. Before I go any further, she’s FINE. Matt unwrapped the blanket and took it out of her crib while Haven continued to snooze. When she woke up this morning I could hear her saying, “blanket, all gone” several times. She knew something was missing.
I’ve ordered a lovey, actually TWO of them to be delivered on Saturday. I’m not sure if they are going to cut it, but we will see. This afternoon, she is sleeping with two handmade blankets. One was Matt’s as a kid and another one my friend Kristine crocheted as a baby shower gift. I’m forewarning you Kristine…if she becomes attached I will have to commission you to make her another one, just in case. 
The drama of the lovies!
The thing about blankets, is that they grow attached to them, and may continue to have their blanket when they’re 24 years old…
Are you speaking from experience?
I still have mine – and I’m approaching my 39th bday! Robbie attached to a blue “dankie” when he was around 18 months. We have two – unfortunately, Nordstrom’s stopped making them before I could buy any additional. Grandma’s major job is repairing Robbie’s dankie. It is sweet and dramatic all at the same time!
What color(s) do you want? I’ll get started!