Metal Meredith

When I first bought things for Henry, when he was about 3 months shy of making his appearance, Vivienne had to open and play with each item. I specifically remember her curled up on the sofa with the Rainforest Crib Toy that plays music, lights up and makes bubbles. She must have ran down the first set of batteries in a matter of days.

When Henry arrived, she started feeling the need to show him (at 3 days, 2 months, 4 months, etc) how each toy worked and was properly played with. He doesn’t care.....yet. But I am waiting for the day of the scream that shakes Vivienne to her core. For I know it is slowly on its way. The first time that Vivienne takes a toy out of Henry’s hands and he decides that this time, it isn’t okay. Vivienne will cry, mark my words.

Last week, I picked up a toy I found on Craigslist that has no lights, no plastic and no sounds. Imagine that! It is also not made in China! We brought it home and the scene looked like this:

Today, I found a rocker for Henry because under his 23 lb frame, the bouncy seat isn't so bouncy. We got home, Henry took a nap and the chair looks like this:

I worry for him the one day he decides to try and play with one of her toys.