17 month olds are such interesting people. They are beginning to notice the world around them. They realize where things go, where everything is, and how to get it.
Recently we put up a shelving unit with bins in it. There are 2 bins for Glenn and my shoes and 1 for the kids. If ever you come to our house and can't find your shoes, my little cleaning machines probably put them away. One afternoon, I was picking up the toys. Brandon found a dish cloth, opened the laundry closets and put it on top of the dryer. WHAT!!! How did he know that's where it was kept.
Somehow, my little monsters know that good treats such as goldfish, water, and fruit bars are kept in my purses/ diaperbags. Each day when I get home I place my purse in the same place and many days Brandon will reach up ontop of the shelf, which at one point was way to high for him and will pull down my purse. He finds everything he shouldn't have, gum (wrapper and all), pens and keys. Oiy!!! He loves to take anything out of my purse. He also grabs at Tammy's purse to get all of her gum. He has never been given gum, how does he know what it's for? When you come to my house, place your purse way up high or else, all of your gum and pens will be pulled out faster than you though possible.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Toys Toys Toys
As months go by, I realize that I become an expert at each stage. Then the stage quickly passes and I'm an expert at a new stage. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the boys' favorite toys.
Brandon and Colin have a ton of toys and it seems that they have many favorites. They are both so musical and love anything with music. We have a ton of tambourines, drums, and maracas. One special drum was a great consignment find. It has several options for singing, drumming, abc's and even all that in Spanish. Recently at Bubbie's house they discovered a microphone that they can sing into and along with. So fun!
The boys also love their car. This is the car that we probably had as children ourselves. The company has updated the look to include a happy face, although, ours doesn't have the eyes. After speding WAY to much time putting it together, the eyes got left out. But construction of kids toys is a blog entry for another day. Often Colin gets into the car and sticks his arm out just hanging out. Shortly after, Brandon comes by and squishes in too. The result is not 2 children who have learned over and over again to share. This same car has a cupholder in the back. If you look in it often you'll find cheerios, raisins, or the milk cups. Brandon loves pushing Colin in the car as much as Colin loves pushing Brandon.
Outside, the kids LOVE the park and any playground. Especially if they get to "walk" Maisie on the way. By walk, I mean hold her leash and get caught up in the leash. Once we get to the park, the kids climb up to the top of the play structures and walk all around. After they discover the slide, all bets are off. Down, down, down they go. Down and around and back again. They could spend hours on the slides alone. Just a short walk away, they love to go weee weee in the swing. With the wind blowing Brandon and Colin go for a nice ride in the swings.
I could go on and on about toys. Blocks, dot dots, stacking cups, the trash can, vaccum cleaner, broom and leash top the house hold favorites. Swings, cars, slides, bouncy houses, and balls top the outdoor favorites. No matter how simple or complex the toy, Brandon and Colin play with a goal in mind. They are such fun to watch.
Brandon and Colin have a ton of toys and it seems that they have many favorites. They are both so musical and love anything with music. We have a ton of tambourines, drums, and maracas. One special drum was a great consignment find. It has several options for singing, drumming, abc's and even all that in Spanish. Recently at Bubbie's house they discovered a microphone that they can sing into and along with. So fun!
The boys also love their car. This is the car that we probably had as children ourselves. The company has updated the look to include a happy face, although, ours doesn't have the eyes. After speding WAY to much time putting it together, the eyes got left out. But construction of kids toys is a blog entry for another day. Often Colin gets into the car and sticks his arm out just hanging out. Shortly after, Brandon comes by and squishes in too. The result is not 2 children who have learned over and over again to share. This same car has a cupholder in the back. If you look in it often you'll find cheerios, raisins, or the milk cups. Brandon loves pushing Colin in the car as much as Colin loves pushing Brandon.
Outside, the kids LOVE the park and any playground. Especially if they get to "walk" Maisie on the way. By walk, I mean hold her leash and get caught up in the leash. Once we get to the park, the kids climb up to the top of the play structures and walk all around. After they discover the slide, all bets are off. Down, down, down they go. Down and around and back again. They could spend hours on the slides alone. Just a short walk away, they love to go weee weee in the swing. With the wind blowing Brandon and Colin go for a nice ride in the swings.
I could go on and on about toys. Blocks, dot dots, stacking cups, the trash can, vaccum cleaner, broom and leash top the house hold favorites. Swings, cars, slides, bouncy houses, and balls top the outdoor favorites. No matter how simple or complex the toy, Brandon and Colin play with a goal in mind. They are such fun to watch.
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