Now I realize I'm not the cleanest Mom in the world. I live by the phrase:
"My House is Clean Enough to be Healthy, but Dirty Enough to be Happy."
Sure, I've been known to pick up a fallen toy, dust it off, and put it right back into Baby X's grubby little hands. Hey, I'm strengthening her immune system! Not everything has to be ultra-bleached, ultra-washed, and 100% germ free...But even I have limits. And my daughter found it yesterday.
As I was chatting with Father X over breakfast, Baby X was rolling around the kitchen in her walker. I had a momentary lapse of attention, and realized I needed to check on her when I didn't hear the usual screeching sounds that she's so brilliantly learned to make of late. So as I tilted back in my chair to discern just what was entertaining my daughter into this unusual bout of silence, I was horrified to realize that she'd maneuvered her little self over to the trash can, grabbed the part of the trash bag that folds over the side, and was very contentedly CHEWING on it.
EEEEWWWWW! YUUUUCK! EEEEEEWWWWW!
That's exactly what went through my mind. DISGUSTING!
I quickly took hold of the walker (she was only about 8 feet away!) and pulled her back toward me and AWAY from the trash can. Well, apparently she didn't understand why I'd just removed her from her brand new favorite toy, because she began to cry her eyes out for the remaining 20 minutes of breakfast time. Luckily that particular part of the trash can wasn't actually dirty yet.
Oh well, that was too bad for her. I was not about to let her chew herself into the trash no matter how happy it would make her! I mean seriously, even I have limits!!
May 16, 2007
May 11, 2007
My Moms Day Gift to You...SMILE!
Maybe now you remember why you had them in the first place!
Happy Mother's Day!!
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April 30, 2007
Ever Feed Baby in the Bumbo?
Bumbo Tray for Bumbo Baby Sitter High Chair Seat Cushions
MOM TIME: 3 Minutes - Easier Clean Up!
AGE: 3 Months - 1 Year
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It!
I know, the title sounds wrong doesn't it? (Or maybe it's just me who has a warped sense of humor! You're right, it's me...Anyway...) But really, do you ever feed your baby in the Bumbo chair? I know I've already mentioned this chair before because I love it sooo much. You can therefore imagine my excitement when I recently came across this smart attachment...a feeding tray! I guess a lot of other moms have discovered how much easier it is to feed their kids in this rather than a high chair.
I like the fact that I can just pop it on and off to clean, because as of now my daughter makes quite a mess all over the seat itself when I'm trying to feed her...cracker mush, baby food smears. I'm sure you know just what I mean.
So, here's the Bumbo answer to all that. Yey! It keeps their hands where you can see them, and is good for putting a toy or two on the tray for them to play with instead of constantly going after the food-filled spoon...Nice idea Bumbo People.
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Perfect for Small Rooms
Scandinavian Child Cariboo Classic Changing Table - Mahogany Changing Tables
MOM TIME: 0 - But May Help Your Sanity (A place for everything, and everything in its place!)
AGE: Birth and Up
NECESSITY SCALE: Need It!
AGE: Birth and Up
NECESSITY SCALE: Need It!
Hmmm, was someone not exactly planned? Not enough room in your apartment or house for a "real" nursery? Eh, it's a baby for goodness sakes! They don't need that many things, but having somewhere to change their stinky diapers is probably a good idea, for both the baby and your sanity.
That's why I'm particularly fond of this little table. Unlike most changing tables, which are great because you can organize everything into neat rows and drawers but take up a large section of any room, this compact changer is perfect to squeeze into a corner. Depending on your situation, it may even fit nicely in your bathroom...and if not, then your living room or bedroom as well.
I'm warning you, this model is on the pricey side! It's made of mahogany wood, is imported, and is considered very stylish. However, the idea is there, and you may be able to find something a bit cheaper if you scout around. Still, I love this piece anyway...and since it can be used for other things, it may be worth the investment.
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April 23, 2007
Start 'Em Young
My Quiet Book
MOM TIME: 5 Minutes - ? - How much does your child like to figure things out?
AGE: 2 - 5 Years
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
This nifty little book could do the trick of entertaining your child if they like puzzles and other brain teaser activities. Do they know how to use a zipper? Can they buckle themselves in the car seat yet? If not then they might really like playing with this challenging book.
I assume that once they're adept at these complex skills they'll be bored out of their minds and go hunting for something else to try...Like figuring out how to turn on the stove, or how to make the dishwasher grow bubbles...Wonderful things you'll be proud of!
But until then you can pop this into their adorable hands and go do something constructive with yours.
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AGE: 2 - 5 Years
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
This nifty little book could do the trick of entertaining your child if they like puzzles and other brain teaser activities. Do they know how to use a zipper? Can they buckle themselves in the car seat yet? If not then they might really like playing with this challenging book.
I assume that once they're adept at these complex skills they'll be bored out of their minds and go hunting for something else to try...Like figuring out how to turn on the stove, or how to make the dishwasher grow bubbles...Wonderful things you'll be proud of!
But until then you can pop this into their adorable hands and go do something constructive with yours.
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April 22, 2007
Honey, You Let Her Do What?!
Draw in the Tub
MOM TIME: 0 - You Still Have To Watch Them In The Bath
AGE: 1.5 Years and Up
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
Before you decide to tie your child's father up by the toes for allowing your three year old to draw all over themselves and the tub, take a breather. Yes, your tub looks like a macabre scene from "Artists Gone Wild" and your child looks dirtier now than before they got into the bath...but relax! It'll all easily wash away! Really, I promise!
This is one of those rare cheap thrills that you can give your child. "Sure Sweety, here are the crayons...color on anything you want!" Don't you wish your Mom or Dad had said that to you when you were little? (Much better than the reaction you got for drawing on the walls, I'm sure!)
Encourage their artistry and creativity, let them color their hands blue and their tummy's red. Make the tub into a underwater mural complete with fish, seaweed, and crabs. After all, they can only do these things for so long. As adults we'd get looked at *strangely* to put it mildly. Just remember to tell them it's only for the bath...Otherwise you might end up with swirly sofas...spotted rugs...
AGE: 1.5 Years and Up
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
Before you decide to tie your child's father up by the toes for allowing your three year old to draw all over themselves and the tub, take a breather. Yes, your tub looks like a macabre scene from "Artists Gone Wild" and your child looks dirtier now than before they got into the bath...but relax! It'll all easily wash away! Really, I promise!
This is one of those rare cheap thrills that you can give your child. "Sure Sweety, here are the crayons...color on anything you want!" Don't you wish your Mom or Dad had said that to you when you were little? (Much better than the reaction you got for drawing on the walls, I'm sure!)
Encourage their artistry and creativity, let them color their hands blue and their tummy's red. Make the tub into a underwater mural complete with fish, seaweed, and crabs. After all, they can only do these things for so long. As adults we'd get looked at *strangely* to put it mildly. Just remember to tell them it's only for the bath...Otherwise you might end up with swirly sofas...spotted rugs...
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SLAM! Mommy, that was Fun!
Wooden Activity Table
MOM TIME: 10 - 45 Minutes
AGE: 1.5 - 5 Years
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
This adorable play table should buy you up to an hour of free time whilst your toddler or young child educates themselves about colors and shapes. Triangles, squares, circles, red, green, blue...Go ahead kids, have a blast! And if your cuddly one isn't the most coordinated of the bunch (sure you might not admit it to others, but you know if yours is the one always falling over and knocking things down!), this should help with that too.
The only downside to this wonderful distractor is the material...wood. Imagine yourself trying to write a report for work, your little angel at your side playing quietly at the table, and all of a sudden...SLAM!...SLAM!...SLAM! That's right, the inevitable has occurred. They've discovered it's much more fun to whack the wood pieces against the wood top than it is to slowly and carefully put each piece in its correct slot like they're supposed to do. You sigh, because after all, it was a good effort on your part.
My suggestion: wait until they are old enough to play in another room by themselves before introducing this wonderfully educational toy. (You know, when they won't try to swallow the blocks!) Or, get Daddy to supervise in a very distant part of the house.
Overall though, great toy that your kids should love...especially the SLAM! part...
AGE: 1.5 - 5 Years
NECESSITY SCALE: Want It
This adorable play table should buy you up to an hour of free time whilst your toddler or young child educates themselves about colors and shapes. Triangles, squares, circles, red, green, blue...Go ahead kids, have a blast! And if your cuddly one isn't the most coordinated of the bunch (sure you might not admit it to others, but you know if yours is the one always falling over and knocking things down!), this should help with that too.
The only downside to this wonderful distractor is the material...wood. Imagine yourself trying to write a report for work, your little angel at your side playing quietly at the table, and all of a sudden...SLAM!...SLAM!...SLAM! That's right, the inevitable has occurred. They've discovered it's much more fun to whack the wood pieces against the wood top than it is to slowly and carefully put each piece in its correct slot like they're supposed to do. You sigh, because after all, it was a good effort on your part.
My suggestion: wait until they are old enough to play in another room by themselves before introducing this wonderfully educational toy. (You know, when they won't try to swallow the blocks!) Or, get Daddy to supervise in a very distant part of the house.
Overall though, great toy that your kids should love...especially the SLAM! part...
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