Great Toys
I’m sure you have a gazillion toys in your home but some are more enduring than others. I wanted to share a few things that Evan loves…things he has consistently played with for the past 6 months or longer.
Evan plays with this at least once a day. Something about the way the beads move along the pathways is fascinating to him.
PROS: builds fine motor skills and logical thinking, small so it doesn’t take up much space
CONS: nothing!
Ikea Latt children’s table & 2 chairs
Everybody can benefit from a space to call their own~ even babies. Kid-sized tables/chairs are so popular because kids love being able to eat/play/draw at their very own table. There are so many different kinds of children’s furniture sets but I opted to start with a cheap one. I didn’t want to worry about it getting ruined or Evan not liking it. Luckily this super cheap $19.99 set worked out great for us!
PROS: kids love having their own space, the low price, made of wood, love the clean colors
CONS: because of the cheap price I don’t think this is as sturdy as the other pricier ones on the market (but it’s still pretty sturdy, see below)
This toy is one of Evan’s favorites! I ordered it after I saw it featured in a parenting magazine. This isn’t just a “toy” but also a great learning tool. It really helps with developing hand-eye coordination and honing fine motor skills as the kids learn to stack and nest the cubes. Evan loves stacking them up and then calling out all the letters/images he knows~ dog, A, B, horse, juggle. I think this would make a great gift for a 1, 2 or even 3 year old.
PROS: builds fine motor skills, lightweight, kids can learn their numbers/alphabet/colors/animals, so many different games you can play with it, beautiful vintage drawings
CONS: won’t last forever because it isn’t as sturdy as wood/plastic
Since we love these nesting cubes so much we’d like to share one with you! Just leave a comment in the next few days and I’ll randomly pick someone to send this to. [sandelion23! I'll message you for your address!]
Simple Thanks
I’m so thankful for…
* a baby who loves me unconditionally even when there are many days I know I could’ve done better.
* amazing in-laws who love me just like a real daughter and will babysit my baby and my friend’s baby just so we can have a morning out on the town with other mommies.
* my parents who worked so hard all of their lives to provide a better life for me & my brother and yet still feel bad they couldn’t do more for us.
* a wonderful husband who says I look pretty even when I’m in my old pjs with my glasses on first thing in the morning and who actually likes my silliness.
* a dog who warms my heart and hands whenever I need something to smile about.
* friends and family who lift me up when I’m feeling blue, make me laugh and inspire me to be a better person.
* friends like you who take the time to leave comments even though I know how very busy you must all be!
What are the things you’re thankful for? Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!