My son just sent me a couple of links for gifts he is thinking about for his first nephew/niece .. thought I'd share
The baby keeper.. I mean really it's hard to potty with a baby in your arms: http://www.adventuredad.com/archives/babykeeper-hang-your-baby-on-the-wall/
Now this one I voted for: http://davengrace.com/dave/babymop.html
This one made me laugh: http://www.spencersonline.com/product/two-front-teeth-pacifier/
The Baby Keeper... I can see it now.... Daddy takes his little one out for a bit. Needs to use the potty. Puts little one on back of door.... Leaves, accidentally leaving Jr. Hanging on the back of the door.... Next guy comes in has the you-know-what scarred out of him when baby hits him with a pacifier!!!! LOL
Hanging the baby on the wall sounds perfect for gym lockers and bathroom stalls. :)
And for those teen mothers among us, just put the baby in the locker
*** disclaimer: no babies were injured in the making of this joke ***
You watched Dance Flick didn't you?
I remember the previews!!! LOL
Oooh I really like that baby hanger. "Mommy will be right back, just hang out here for a moment" Hah
Seriously, with a crawler in the house, I don't get anything done b/c I'm following her around. I wish she'd follow ME around. Then I can do things like laundry, clean, shower...
The hanger does have its perks.
What about that leash? Man, they sound like a good idea but when you see them in public -- just looks a little awkward lol
My little brother was severely hyperactive had A.D.D. too but that part was unheard of soooo many years ago... My parents for his own safety did use a leash.. when they were busy they'd hand him off to me and my sister like he was the family pet... so we would tie him to a tree and play on the swing set... I wonder if that had a lasting affect.
That's really funny, Laurie! My parents didn't do that with us and when I see them around I think it looks a little odd, but I also think "Wow, what a great idea! The kid can't get away!"
no he couldn't.. I tied really good knots
Quote from: Laurie on April 28, 2011, 12:41:35 PM
no he couldn't.. I tied really good knots
Somehow I see you accidentally leaving him there...
my brother loves me :) it's not like I didn't give him a cookie or anything to prevent him from telling my parents
Did he have to "sit," "roll-over" or "play dead" to get that cookie? lol
My GD loves anything with music and lights ......now at 14 months she can work daddy;s ipad ...seriously !
I haven't yet heard of one larger thing the kids will be needing that they would like for me to purchase... we will contribute to an initial savings of course, but there just has to be something that screams Faux Ma
Laurie ...you need to go and browse the baby stores , it's impossible not to buy something..!
browsing toys r us ....bought my GD a sandpit ....plus the giraffe she refused to put back ...!! lol
my dil will be so bombarded with especially the small things.. I'd even consider going in on something that is outside of everyones budget to make it happen..... I'm still kinda wondering how they are going to fit a child into their house, talk about full.
Quote from: pam1 on April 28, 2011, 11:09:48 AM
What about that leash? Man, they sound like a good idea but when you see them in public -- just looks a little awkward lol
I totally used a leash with my son when he was little. Got a lot of dirty looks, but since he wasn't killed running into traffic or flinging himself off the tops of escalators, I'd say I made a good choice. :D
Of course, now he does parkour. Too bad you can't leash a 17 year old! ::) ;D
He does? You're the first person that I've met that knew someone that does that. I've heard of it, but I've never seen it.
I think it's becoming more and more popular. My son said he sees it all the time on campus at college. It seems to really appeal to that age group.
I had to google it when he told me about it. He and his friend climb buildings and shimmy up light poles. And then DS comes home and tells me all about it, and shows me the new rips in his "parkour shirt" (he's a total clothes horse, and has designated one of his lesser shirts as his official parkour-ing uniform). He loves the fact that it's physically demanding and draws a crowd (especially girls). I told him, with typical mom-logic, that I'd kill him if he fell and broke himself. He laughed and patted me on the head. Clearly, he's terrified of me... :D
Quote from: Laurie on April 28, 2011, 01:58:47 PMbut there just has to be something that screams Faux Ma
Do they make plushies in the shape of gallon jugs of vinegar?
OMG!!! OMG, they do!!! (close, anyway)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60483383/mr-vinegar
(https://picasaweb.google.com/kalieris/Apr72011#5601090289726529058)
Quote from: elsieshaye on April 29, 2011, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: pam1 on April 28, 2011, 11:09:48 AM
What about that leash? Man, they sound like a good idea but when you see them in public -- just looks a little awkward lol
I totally used a leash with my son when he was little. Got a lot of dirty looks, but since he wasn't killed running into traffic or flinging himself off the tops of escalators, I'd say I made a good choice. :D
Of course, now he does parkour. Too bad you can't leash a 17 year old! ::) ;D
Yep, I'd say you made a good choice too ;D What's parkour?
I see the leashes all the time in the airport. I think there needs to be more leashes in the grocery store, maybe I can start a business rent-a-leash at all the hot spots lol
Quote from: elsieshaye on April 29, 2011, 12:31:55 PM
Quote from: Laurie on April 28, 2011, 01:58:47 PMbut there just has to be something that screams Faux Ma
Do they make plushies in the shape of gallon jugs of vinegar?
OMG!!! OMG, they do!!! (close, anyway)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60483383/mr-vinegar
(https://picasaweb.google.com/kalieris/Apr72011#5601090289726529058)
Now I've seen everything.
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/urban-sports/parkour.htm
Pam, parkour is basically running across a city, using buildings and fixtures as means to propel you forward and/or upward instead of (like a normal person) walking around them or through them. I guess it's like flagpole sitting, in a way. It involves climbing rails, jumping or flipping over things, and shimmying up and down things. You're not supposed to re-trace steps, but to do your best to overcome physical obstacles and always move forward. I love the philosophy, and it's excellent exercise, but I'm not crazy about my son hanging by his knees from the Crate and Barrel storefront, lol.
So, he's like Spiderman? ;D
LOL, hanging from the crate & barrel, funny. I really like that philosophy too.
If Spiderman wore ripped jeans, an "Everyone Loves an Italian Boy" t-shirt, and kept losing his cell phone in the bushes, then yes, he is totally Spiderman. *snerk*
Velcro needed here? BTW, I'd be a nervous wreck, Elsiehaye. Good on ya for keeping a sense of humor about it. I guess you're used to it, chances are he's always been drawn to exciting activities?
Between the crazy ex and my son's tendency to be a rebellious adrenaline junkie (and often choosing ways of expressing this that got him into school and/or legal trouble), I'm honestly pretty wrung out. Short of sitting on him, I have zero control over what he does when he is not with me, and I really don't want to become my hyper-controlling, irrational parents either. So I tell him where my behavioral boundaries lie, try to apply a sense of humor to the whole thing, and spend a lot of time imagining that I'm sticking my fingers in my ears and going "lalalalala - I can't HEEEEEAAAAARRRR you!!!!" as he tells me things I don't want to know, lol. (I truly am grateful he's as open with me as he is, but yowza - I often wish for some blissful ignorance.) When he turns 18, one layer of my general anxiety will be gone, because I won't have to weigh every decision with "can the ex use this to jerk me around custody-wise?", and can simply decide things based on my own sensibilities. I admit to being an appeaser where the ex is concerned, and I'm very much looking forward to when all his teeth are pulled. Four months, three weeks!!!
Wow, you've got your hands full Elsie. He sounds delightful to me lol.
Sounds like a very good kid. I remember having to constantly walk off when my boys were doing things and just pretending they were sitting and reading a book.....yep.
He is a good kid - very, very strongwilled and knows what he wants. Pooh, I love your idea of walking away and pretending they're sitting quietly reading a book, lol! I'm going to have to adopt that approach. :D
Those are good traits :)
I've been known to pretend The Child is not mine in public at times.
Well I figure if they could pretend we were not their parents in public, then turn-a-bout is fair play.