Christmas Morning 2011

Only a little late...

AWOL

Don't worry, she's not really AWOL.  Or armed and dangerous...but she is cute.  Here's what I did this morning...

Resolutions

Last year, I created a ridiculous list of resolutions.  This year, I'm making one.  And I'm keeping it to myself.  But I'm going to stick to it and make this a great year as a result.  Happy New Year!

I'm Fine

Cece has been talking so much more lately and with such expression.  A recent trip to mom-mom's house with daddy provides an anecdote of her personality shining through.  Daddy and Cece went to mom-mom's house for lunch.  Mom-mom persisted in offering Cece one thing after another to which Cece replied (seemingly exasperated) "I'm FINE mom-mom, I'm OK, mom-mom!"

Foldability Factor

And, the gift with the best foldability factor was the Dora tent/tunnel/ballpit.  It all folds down easily and doesn't need to be inflated.  Bonus for quick indoor play on a rainy day.

Vamonos!

Super Why

Cece also scored a Super Why puzzle.  Why?  Why not!?!  Though I don't promote excessive TV watching, Cece does.  Lately, if it involves Caillou.  She definitely goes through phases.  The first of which was Barney, followed by Curious George and Elmo and lately it's all Caillou all the time.  Interspersed there was Super Why, which is when I fell in love.  What a cool show!  Also, Sid the Science Kid rocks my socks off, except for the vaccination promotion episode which was iffy for me.  Check out the PBS Kids Video channel.

Just B You

I'm not exactly sure why, but I was enamored with this company this holiday season.  Just B. You just has great marketing.  With their cardboard-y tags and lovely expressions, I was drawn in.  The toys are predominantly plastic.  Which I am predominantly opposed to.  And yet.  I loved the colors.  I'm a sucker.  Santa read my mind (ahem) and crafted in his workshop a "H 2 Whoa".  Do you not just love the name?  I had to pull myself away from the aisle several times to not pick up a Take It Easel, but there's always that birthday coming up in July.  Most of the other items I had little difficulty walking away from.  I think I was most drawn to these two items because Cece is turning into such an artsy kiddo and I want to encourage that without her art ending up in places other than intended.  The H 2 Whoa seemed like a good solution...to Santa.  And the story behind the company and its practices is still better than most...right?