Bear

William and "bear" continue to grow very close.

If I let bear out of the crib more often, William would probably carry him everywhere, toting him by mouth when his hands are being used for crawling.

Beloved bear

William and bear at 9 months.  Sitting up with bear after his nap.

William and bear at 10 months after waking up from a nap.

William and bear at 11 months. 

William and bear at 13 months.

It makes me think so much of Matthew's favorite comic strip, Calvin & Hobbes, by Bill Watterson.  The comic is about 6-year-old Calvin and his adventures with his stuffed tiger "Hobbes."

Who knows, maybe William and bear will be the best of friends.