Little Girl wanted a “Fur Real Friend” for her birthday. This is a pretend pet who acts like a real pet, except it needs batteries, and it doesn’t poop. So I went to Wal Mart to buy one for her. I found a cute kitty one I thought she’d like and put it in my cart.Continue reading “The Mechanical Kitty”
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Mommy is trying to nap
The twins promised to play quietly in my room so I could take a nap. “Play quietly” was apparently defined by Little Girl as, “Bring every toy we own into Mommy’s room, especially the noisy ones”. (Good to see you, Fire Truck. Ah, Tambourine! Join the party!) And Little Boy busily built paper-cup towers on myContinue reading “Mommy is trying to nap”
Detangling Doll Hair
I saw this on pinterest about detangling your dolls’ hair with fabric softener, so I thought I’d try it. After all, with four daughters in the house, ranging in age from 17 to 5, we have some nasty-haired dollies around here. << I chose these two dolls to receive the honors. There were a fewContinue reading “Detangling Doll Hair”
The Doll No One Wants
My neighbor’s little girl got a Bratz doll for Christmas. Unfortunately, her daughter is not allowed to play with Bratz dolls. You can look at the dolls and see why. I mean, if you thought Barbies were sexist, check these girls out! Ewwwww…. Anyways, my neighbor knows I’m more liberal in the toy department thanContinue reading “The Doll No One Wants”
Stuff I didn’t buy for Christmas
Here’s some toys my daughter won’t be getting this Christmas: #1. Press-on nails for little girls Mostly because at first glance it looks like it says “Call Girl Fingers.” #2. A babydoll that says, “Oops! I made a stinky!” Yes. This really exists. I laughed out loud in the toy aisle of WalMart. #3. AnyContinue reading “Stuff I didn’t buy for Christmas”