This is Big Teddy. He is over 50 years old. When I was a little girl I lived in England. In the window of a baby-wear shop in the village, a beautiful bear modeled baby clothes. I fell in love with him and every time my mother and I passed the window I would stop and blow him a kiss.
One day, shortly before my third birthday, I was playing in the garden when my dad arrived home from work. He was carrying a big parcel wrapped in brown paper. "Is that Big Teddy?", I gasped with excitement. And it was, my dad had persuaded the shop owner to sell the beloved bear, and he was my third birthday present.
I knitted the cardigan for my son Sam when he was little. Sam is now 23.
Melody what a beautiful bear and a fantastic dad ! Thanks so much for playing .
ReplyDeleteBig Teddy sure is a treasure, I love his story and how he came to be rescued from all that hard work, by you dad. Super cute cardy too.
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What a wonderful memory Melody, and your bear is just gorgeous. Lucky you that your Dad was so persuasive. He looks very dapper in your sons cardy, that's such a nice touch too.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely is he, and how wonderful that your dad was able to buy him for you!...I love teddies. A beautiful treasure and wearing your son's little jumper is even better and more to treasure..
ReplyDeleteJulia ♥
He is just so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely face he has. How fantastic that your dad brought him home for you.
What a lovely story to go along with Big Teddy. He is in wonderful condition.
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What a gorgeous teddy bear. I love him in his cardy.
ReplyDeleteCute treasure... and lovely cardy.... Hugz
ReplyDeleteMelody, he is priceless , absolutely love his sweater and the story behind this adorable bear sure makes him extra special .
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful - what a great dad to get him for you! Love your gorgeous bear!
ReplyDeleteOh, he looks just like he could be a cousin to my Bear! :)
ReplyDeleteWaving Hello from faraway Cyprus!
Valentina