Coda Cub

On Monday Hannah enjoyed a much anticipated event - the first visit to our house of Coda Cub!   Coda Cub is a little teddy bear from her school with 'School Rocks' tattooed embroidered on its feet.  The students in Hannah's class take turns bringing the bear home and playing with it. Then they write about it a book which accompanies the bear, and present it to the class the next day.

Hannah with Coda Cub (right) and Vivaldi (left)

It is a very sweet idea and a nice opportunity for the kids to express themselves and work with their parents.  We also enjoyed being able to share this with Granny and Granddad.  Each family can see what the other families write in the book.   So no pressure!    Given the opportunity for alpha-mama competition, I imagined the book would show Coda Cub driving Dad's Ferrari, shopping at Chanel, playing golf at the American Club and dining in Michelin 3-Star restaurants.   But actually it was very sweet and down-to-earth. 

So how did Hannah entertain Coda Cub?    Well, after playing with Minimi and her bear Vivaldi,  Hannah took Coda Cub to watch her swimming in the pool

Granddad read Coda Cub and Hannah a nice story called "A kiss for little bear"

Coda Cub joined the family singing Happy Birthday to Granny

And then we had to write about it in the book before it got too late.   We asked Hannah what she wanted to say and wrote it down so she could copy it into the book.  She wrote the first sentence and then wanted me to take turns.

 Fortunately I have the handwriting of a 5-year-old so nobody will ever notice.

Then it was time to put Coda Cub and Hannah to bed to be ready for school the next day.