Baby Shell > Rebecca

"Mom, can I take a doll with us to the Science Center?" Alexis asked.

Thinking that maybe, just maybe, she may choose to acknowledge Rebecca's existence, I agreed.

Of course it was wishful thinking. She opted to drag her dingy old Baby Shell instead. You know, the doll that came from Wal-Mart a kajillion years ago.

I'm kind of glad she picked Baby Shell. If she hadn't, I might not have gotten to chuckle every time I looked around and saw this:

And now I remember why I always tell the kid "No" when she asks to take toys with her places. She NEVER carries them. Heh.

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If you haven't delurked yet, please do. I'm completely loving reading the comments and the sites that y'all are linking. Thanks so much!

Comments

[mamaphan]

PRICELESS.

[Carabee]

We NEVER let our daughter bring stuff. It is forgotten within seconds and then we're stuck with it. Carrying around baby dolls isn't my idea of a good time. But it is awfully cute to see hubbies doing it. :)

[Sarah Owens]

So glad to read about the return of Baby Shell. I've missed her!

[Tara R]

Oh my... his expression is priceless.

[Flea]

Oh that's beautiful. Next time make him wear the pink sweatshirt, too.

[domestic extraordinaire]

love it!

[Molly]

Heh. Love it!

[Jen]

Now, if you had just tricked him into holding your purse it would be even more perfect.

[Joey @ Big Teeth & Clouds]

People do a doubletake and ask if it's a real baby when I'm out carrying one of my daughter's dolls. Really? Do they look that realistic?

[Kellie]

Yay! Baby Shell is alive and well!!

But...the real question....are YOU?! ;)

[Michelle]

You know, the problem is that I read all of your posts on google reader so I rarely comment anymore. I'm sorry. I'm still around haven't stopped being around I just started to be a sucky commenter.

I too am glad that Baby Shell is still around but I'd be pretty ticked about the expensive doll going unloved! lol

[Susan]

Thanks for all you share! I love the photography post as I am starting to experiment.

[Gina]

If Emily had her way,she would take every single thing she owns with her everywhere she goes. And - like Alexis - not carry them. Just wait until she shows up at your house with her giant Justice suitcase packed full of crap.

[Kathy]

Delurking a few days late.

Love your pictures and descriptions of life with a 4-year-old. That is several years behind me and I miss it at times.

I found you through Can't Get There From Here. I don't have a blog because I am too busy reading other people's blogs.

[Shelly]

I'm also delurking several days late. I found your blog through That's Church and vey much enjoy your comments and lovely photos. And I wanted to tell you this awhile ago- if your daughter ever acknowledge's Rebecca's existence, the Junior League of Pittsburgh does as its annual fundraiser an American Girl Fashion Show in the fall. A very nice event for a good cause and girls can also be models in the shows and wear the costumes, etc. The website is www.jlpgh.org.