Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Ball Pit

     Because I've been hobbling around all week (see previous post) I thought that I would review my sons favorite toy of the week.
     The Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Playland Ball Pit is a great toy for any child who loves Mickey Mouse. The ball pit which is completely inflatable which makes it super safe and worry free. It has two open sides, a covered top, one side as three circle windows and the opposite side has four holes where the child can put the balls in and out of. My little guy has so much fun climbing in and out of this toy, putting toys in and out and just hanging out. Several times I have caught him reading a book in the ball pit. 
     The only drawback to this toy is that it only comes with 20 balls, you definitely need to buy extra for it to really feel like a ball pit.

If you're interested in purchasing the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Playland Ball Pit 

 For the extra balls follow this link @ Extra Balls

Happy shopping/playing!!

Broken

I am about to write something that I never envisioned myself writing or even happening when I thought about what motherhood would be like. My son broke my toe. Yes, that is right. I said it. My sweet and angelic little boy threw a very large can of tomato sauce out of the grocery cart right onto my big toe (I almost only ever wear flip flops). There I stood, right by the fresh fish at my local Safeway store, wanting to scream, cry, pass out, and possibly give my child a public spanking (I didn't) and I literally could not move because it hurt so bad. I obviously didn't think it was broken because I hobbled around the store to finish my shopping, feeling like I couldn't breath the whole time.

When I finally finished my shopping and got in the car I realized that I couldn't drive very well, but of course all of my relatives who live in a five mile radius couldn't be bothered to answer their phones. So I drove my son and myself home. I've never had a bigger case of road rage in my life. Like people should have known from looking at my car that I wanted them to "get the hell out of the way. . .my baby broke me and I want to go home and cry!!!!!!"

They didn't.

Luckily, my little brother did eventually answer his phone and come over to help out.

My son, well, he must know he did something not so nice to Mommy (even though I know it was an accident-that he hit me, not that he threw it), he was so lovey all day, just wanted to come and hug me. It is really hard to be mad at a little boy who is being so sweet.

Anyone know a good remedy for an injured toe??

To Bring or Not To Bring. . .

Ok.

So I have a toddler son, as I'm sure you know. I had to attend a bridal shower today and decided that I should leave my son at home for several reasons. One being that he is a boy, boys don't go to showers like that. Two being that I wanted a Mommy break (Daddy was happy to spend time with Danny alone). Three being that I thought it would be slightly inappropriate to bring a young child to an adult party.

Anyway, like I suspected would happened did, I got a load of crap for not bringing my son to the party. No one was mean about it, just kept pestering me about not bringing him. It would have been nice to go to a party and not be pestered about why I didn't bring him, where he is and what he is doing. I know that everyone LOVES my son, but way to make me feel like you only want me around if I bring my little ball of entertainment. . .sheesh!

So, my Mommy tip of the day: If a mom shows up somewhere without her child, just take a chill pill and leave her alone. Sometimes us Supermoms (ha) need a break, we want to go to a part without a diaper bag, we want to have a little fun without worrying about the baby catching on fire because of the 350 candles lit all over the place. Just ask how the child is doing and then leave her the hell alone.

Unless you suspect she might be pulling a Casey Anthony-then ask a lot of questions.

(Too soon)?

P.S I found my ipod in the couch cushion this morning.

Have you seen my ipod?

CRAP!

I am finally dealing with my ipod after my computer crashed and I had to start over. Well I was trying to deal with my ipod. I left the room for two minutes to come back and find the ipod missing and a very guilty look on my sons face.

If only he could talk, maybe he would tell me what he did with it. Or I would have to bribe him with a cookie. Bribery doesn't work very well when the subject doesn't understand what I am saying.

Crap!

I just have to say it . . .

DANNY IS GOING TO HAVE A COUSIN!!

I am so thrilled for my BIL Brian and his beautiful wife Haley. They announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together, making Alexis a big sister and Danny a big cousin. I haven't been able to stop smiling since I heard their news. Brian and Haley are two of my favorite people, they are great brother/sister/friend to Stephen and I so we are so happy to share in their joy. I can't wait for the new addition to the family to arrive. He/She is due right around Danny's birthday, when I asked him if he wanted to share a birthday with his new cousin he bust into tears and threw a fit (coincidentally. . . it was bed time). I know he is going to love having a little guy or girl to play with, he already loves hanging out with Alexis who is nine years older than him.

Brian and Haley are already wonderful parents and great aunt and uncle to Danny. I can't wait to see them with their new child. Such a happy time in our family.

If you guys need help with a name, Ella is a great name :)

OMG. No you didn't!!

OMG. Yes I did. I cut my sons hair. Well, actually, a lovely woman at Pigtails and Crewcuts cut his hair, but I made the decision to do it and I took him.

I'm sure for the next two weeks I'll be hearing all about how much I suck for cutting his hair (like I did when I had his hair cut for his birthday three months ago). His curls did grow back in-spite of everyone saying they wouldn't, and they were adorable, but he is a little boy and I want him to have a clean haircut. When he is old enough to have an opinion about his hair I'll let him do whatever he wants to it (someone remember that when I hate his mohawk or green stripes), but right now he is a little boy, my little boy and I get to make these menial decisions for him.

I think he looks adorable with his hair cut anyway. So in the words of the funny Mexican guy from the movie Heartbreak Kid "Screw off" if you don't like my sons hair cut!

Our Wagon

While I was at the beach for a week with my son I was so grateful to have his wagon with us. Not only did it make dragging all of the junk that I insisted on having on the beach much easier, but it also functions as a mini cooler for mommy juice!

Ok, I shouldn't be selfish. The wagon also happens to be my sons favorite toy. It stays in his room at home because we don't have a garage and he LOVES it. He spends a good portion of the day climbing on the wagon and putting his toys in and out of the wagon.

The Little Tikes Tide and Relax Wagon was given as a gift last Christmas and it rocks! It can function as a regular bench wagon, or you can simply lift a couple of flaps to use the seat feature equipped with seat-belts. When not using the seats and seat-belts you are able to use the area as the cooler. The wagon also has the ability to lift one of the side walls over making the wagon look like a portable bench (and also making it easier for my little guy to climb on). It also has six cup-holders. Two of which are inside for the passengers use, and four are outside for the pullers to use.

Assembly was pretty easy, other than my husband breaking one of the parts *cough cough* and then having to wait a couple of days for Little Tikes to send us a new one (for free).

All in all, we love this product! If this one doesn't last to use for all of out kids then we'll replace it with the same wagon.

If you want to learn more about the Little Tikes Ride and Relax Wagon follow the link below.

http://www.littletikes.com/toys/ride-relax-wagon.aspx?Ne=1&N=26+140&GCID=S16744x005&MATCHTYPE=search&gtkw=little%20tikes%20wagon&btengine=GooglePPC&btkw=%28little%20tikes%20wagon%29&gclid=CLXC_ryIjqoCFQPc4AodAS8TzQ

Happy Shopping!