Still Figuring It Out

Busted

Thursday, October 01, 2009 Edit This 0 Comments »

Yesterday, Eli decided to escape through the kitchen to who knows where....

....but he didn't get far because he had to stop and check out the newly crawled territory :) Soooo busted little man.

Cereal Bling

Thursday, October 01, 2009 Edit This 2 Comments »

Eli is oblivious that he has cereal stuck on his cheek. hehe

OCD - It finally sunk in....

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Edit This 4 Comments »

I've finally come to the realization that I'm OCD. Of course, I don't think I have a severe case of it (of course :) but I can finally acknowledge that I have it. For a solid week, I've been looking for one little purple ball that goes with one of Eli's toys. Mind you, he has about 20+ balls that go with all of his toys and he certainly wasn't missing it :) I've been looking all over for it every day and it has really been bothering me. I looked everywhere, so I thought. I was **this close** to calling my brothers to see if they hid it on purpose just to mess with me. In hindsight, why in the heck would they do that??? haha Well, I found it sitting in the snack tray on Eli's Jumperoo on Saturday. I immediately ran to my phone to tell Rusty. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? First of all, he could care less and I'm sure he was sick to death of hearing me go on about how this ball was missing. **DEEP BREATH**

I also have a confession....yesterday I ordered a bag of replacement parts from Fisher Price for all of Eli's toys that have small parts (even his Christmas present that he obviously hasn't even received yet. Gaaah). I even ordered TWO spare bags of balls for the toy that was missing the purple ball. HOW AM I GOING TO RAISE A SON WHO WILL INEVITABLY LOSE PARTS TO HIS TOYS OR BREAK THEM WITHOUT GOING CRAZY? :) I can't even go to bed without making sure his play area is put back together and all the toys are"where they go." Oh boy.

How am I going to raise a son and not have him impacted by my OCD issues? I know, I know...I need to let it go. Baby steps. Easier said than done. I've always known I was a neat freak (and certainly not a clean freak) but that dang purple ball just sent me over the edge. Doh. I will do my best to reign in my OCD but I draw the line at anything resembling a pack rat or hoarding :)

My Review of Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Shop and Learn Walker

Saturday, September 26, 2009 Edit This 1 Comment »

Originally submitted at Toys R Us

The Shop and Learn Walker by Fisher-Price is an interactive learning walker that teaches baby through everyday play. The walker features a wide, steady wheel base and a comfortable grip handle for baby. As baby walks, music and lights encourage him to continue and sing along to ABC's and other ...

Cute & Engaging

By Eli's Mom from Atlanta, GA on 9/26/2009

Pros: Durable, Interactive, Fun, Engaging, Promotes Learning

Best Uses: Indoor

Describe Yourself: First Time Parent, Working Parent

My kiddo is 8 mo old and I'd say this is his second favorite toy (FP activity table is his favorite). I was very happily surprised to see how sturdy it is. He started walking with it immediately and now dances to the music while playing with toys in the basket. He has not knocked it over while pulling up on it and loves all the shape toys and groceries. I'd buy this as a gift in a heartbeat.

Eli & the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Shop & Learn Walker

Tags: Using Product, 029

Tags: Picture of Product, Using Product

(legalese)

My Review of Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table

Saturday, September 26, 2009 Edit This 0 Comments »

Originally submitted at Toys R Us

This Bi-lingual activity table from Fisher-Price features interactive characters to encourage baby's learning and play. Characterized light-up faces on activities encourage baby to cruise around the table. Each character has a unique personality to interact with baby. After baby stops playin...

A must buy & worth the money!

By Eli's Mom from Atlanta, GA on 9/26/2009

Pros: Durable, Promotes Learning, Engaging, Fun, Interactive

Best Uses: Group Activity, Indoor

Describe Yourself: First Time Parent, Working Parent

My 8 month old absolutely adores this activity table. There is a huge assortment of songs and modes to put it in. Without a doubt, his favorite part of the table is the phone. He stands up and shakes it and hits everything on the table with it. I don't think my son would enjoy it as much if the phone was attached. I was surprised that the legs are a bit flimsy and I've heard from a lot of moms with this table that their kids can push it around like a walker. It stays upright to my son pulling up on it but it does shift. I highly recommend this activity table. My son has the FP musical jungle, the FP kitchen, FP shopping cart walker and more and this is his favorite...he goes straight to it. He also just started crawling under it and really gets a kick out of that.

Eli playin' with his Fisher Price Activity Table

Tags: Picture of Product, Using Product

(legalese)

My Review of Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Crawl & Cruise Musical Jungle

Saturday, September 26, 2009 Edit This 0 Comments »

Originally submitted at Toys R Us

With the Crawl & Cruise Musical Jungle by Fisher-Price, baby can put and take one of six included balls in the hippos mouth as he spins a full 360 degrees. The hanging jingle ball rewards baby with music & lights as it is batted at. The crocodile rocks back and forth as baby plays activati...

8 mo old loves his jungle

By Eli's Mom from Atlanta, GA on 9/26/2009

Pros: Fun, Promotes Learning

Best Uses: Indoor, Group Activity

Describe Yourself: Working Parent, First Time Parent

My son is 8.5 months old and loves his musical jungle. It is also sturdy enough for him to pull up on and stand (and he is around 23lbs). My son prefers his FP activity table over this toy b/c it is more interactive but he likes to sit and stick the balls in the elephant ears and spiral.

Fisher Price Crawl & Cruise Musical Jungle