Okay...can someone please clue me in to the mystical allure of the Costco wipes package? My girls will roll/crawl over any obstacle in their path to get their grubby little mits on this Holy Grail of non-childproofed items. Of course the Balmex and baby lotion also prove to be very attractive lures, but it is the hypnotic blue crinkly package with the flip-top lid that has become the forbidden fruit for my little ones. The desire in their eyes each time it is within reach resembles the lust of a carb addict longingly eyeing the overwhelming binge options of the cookie aisle at Ralph's. Each time I snatch it away from them just in time, they both let out whines of stimied dismay. Can someone clue me in here?
(CONFESSIONS OF A TWIN MOM) Yes...I have a confession to make...I have gone over to the TV LAND dark side. Before I had children I was one of those people who firmly believed that TV would not cross my childrens' eyes until at least age 2 maybe even 3. Well 9 1/2 months into the raising of two very delightful yet "spirited" girls I find myself on increasing occasions to be uncontrollably lulled by the intoxicating call of the Baby Einstein and Baby Signing Time DVD's. I still have mixed feelings about breaking down on this issue, but when your in-laws give you Volumes 1 and 2 of the BE collection (that is 18 DVD's my friends.) And they are just sitting on the shelf waiting to capture your child's attention...this parent has been known to have increasingly weak moments. Behold the result of the mesmerizing properties of the "Colorful Talking Box" I console myself at night with the idea that at least they are somewhat educational.
Above is the result of the approximately one week period that Zoe has been able to stand in her crib and knaw joyfully through the paint on her crib railing. I just put the crib rail teether guard over this mess this morning. I predict it will take her less than a week to figure out how to pry the plastic guards of and fling them into her sister's crib. When does the oral phase end exactly???
3 comments:
So funny. I bet it is the crinkly sound of the wipes packaging that is calling to them saying "come and crinkle me".
The TV is always on at our house no matter what I try. But as long as they are active more than sitting in front of the TV I wouldn't worry about it.
Ruby has a five shows to choose from but may only view two in any given day.
They include:
1. Teletubbies;
2. Big Big World (we dig the stoner sloth);
3. Any World Cup Soccer Match INCLUDING Highlights;
4. Any Professional Tennis Match INCLUDING Highlights, and
5. Porn.
She's adjusting quite well.
Got your comment on my blog (about the L Word!). Your girls are adorable. My twins also love the Costco wipes, and really, anything they shouldn't be touching.
I love the tv - LOVE it. It gives me just enough time to throw a load in the laundry or go to the bathroom by MYSELF. Don't feel bad at all.
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