In my family, we sing the children to sleep. There is a bathtime ritual, a couple of books read, prayers said, and then- songtime.
It can last a long time. But it is comforting and quieting and bonding time and well worth spending. My oldest son, Luke, has been singing my grandson to sleep with simple little tunes – and recently he heard Aidan singing one of them to his stuffed bear as they danced in a circle, bear swinging wildly-
“I am the Lord of the bear, bear, bear!”( to the tune of “Lord of the Dance”)
Today I am the Lord of the bread bears!
I made whole wheat bears, I made Italian bears, and I made spelt flour and oat bran sourdough bears! And they all kept their shapes and minded their manners whilst in the oven- coming out pretty much still in the same shape they entered.
Here is a whole grouping of photos- bears in and out of disguise- all to please your fancy on this Monday before Halloween!
-bears in the basket awaiting costuming.
-whole wheat bears, masked and ready.
BOO!
-bears with little brothers!
Italian Bear and spelt and oat bran sourdough bear- bears in pairs!
-bears getting dressed!
– bears bagged and ready to go!
They looked so cute, I couldn’t keep the pictures all to myself.
Yummy bear bellies. They look just as soft and warm and little K’s tummy.
Tee hee! I love those masked bears!
omgosh – those are the cutest thing ever… i want to come to your house for trick or treat!
I LOVE THESE! (yes, that needed to be shouted!)
Heidi, is that what you pass out for trick-or-treaters? They are so adorable!!!
Heidi they are so sweet. Kids must love them….What an exciting Grandma you are.
Grown ups love them too! What are you going to do with all of the bears?
Thank you all- I have a tremendous headache and a body shaking cough- I took lots of medication and made the bears and then crashed on the couch for the rest of the day. It was so nice to have so many friendly smiling comments to come back to!
To answer the ???- I don’t get any trick or treaters. My street is too busy with traffic and the houses are very far apart.
The Bake Shop in Ghent ordered some for a party and I made extra for the grandboys!
I usually only make whole wheat because it is easy to work with- but today- everything worked well- “I am the Lord of the Bread Bears, says I”
I want one! They look wonderful. I’m sure the kids who get them will delighted to say the least! Please tell me the next time you make bread bears and I will come purchase some from you!
Heidi, they are completely and absolutely fabulous! I can’t even get a loaf to spring properly on a slash, so I’m always astounded at your dexterity with dough shaping. All bow to the Lord of the Bears, say I! 🙂
I love their little fat tummies, taking advantage of the natural swell of the dough, you are so very talented at shaping dough. I do hope you feel better soon !
Mr. Aidan (aka Lord of the Bear) says he likes them all. “Look how many…”
Ha HA! You can tell him I’m bringing some down for him tomorrow!
I did. When I was putting him to bed, he said that he needs two bread bears because they are going to talk with bear. Bear has two ears and needs one bear to talk to each ear.