The time has come. Eveley is growing up, and I'm afraid she's getting bored with me!
I remember clearly when Robbie hit this mark too. He no longer was interested in squeaky and crinkly toys or chewing on things. He had matured beyond his toy stash. So, I took him to the store and got him several "older toys." We bought a big dump truck, tool bench, and a safari jeep that made all sorts of animal sounds.
Eveley appears to be feeling the same way. And I am having a hard time finding the right toys for her. I organized the playroom this week and separated out all of the "baby" toys to save for baby #3. Eveley loves books and that has been my saving grace. We can read books all day long. She has puzzles and magnets that she enjoys too. But I need her to have a few toys to help her play independently. And the other requirement -- they can't take up too much room. I can't turn my entire house into a daycare!
So, Eveley has resorted to finding her own play gyms throughout the house. She is a true monkey!
(This is why we can no longer leave a chair pushed away from the table.)
When I called her out, she blew me a kiss.
And this time, she tried to appease me by offering me some of her fruit loops.
Everytime I turn the corner, she is finding another new place to play. And she loves to find things just her size that make the perfect chair.
So, I am soliciting any advice you have to offer. How have you helped transition your playroom as your children go through the various stages?? We are planning to get her a kitchen set for Christmas (if I can hold out that long)!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Help Wanted!
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Yes, a kitchen with plates, cups, fake food, etc. Also a little table with chairs and a baby highchair for her baby doll. Lauren was also very into purses and things that can fit into purses like fake makeup or jewelry. :) We're loving watching her grow up!
Jenna and fam
I need the answer to this question as well! Caleb is 2, and I have been saying for months, that he is bored out of his mind. I am afraid for the cold weather that is coming. So, hopefully I can learn from these comments. Lauren, I read your blog weekly, and continue to keep you guys (and the new little one) in our prayers.
-Robin
Hey Lauren, we are just going through this too, with Bradley coming up on two years old! You know we have the sunroom as our playroom and I just took a bunch of toys downstairs. MOstly rattles and such, but a bunch of baby type fisher price toys too.
Recent toys that I have bought that bradley has LOVED:
potato head, they have spud heads and come in a small carrier, he has played with these a lot!
wooden train stuff (I think girls would like this too) He is really starting to get into pushing around smaller things, and being a little more gentle with stuff
slide, we have a small slide that we keep in the house. it is great for gross motor skills and it isn't all dirty.
i will think of more and email you!
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