It was a really long week. Everyone was sick. First, Bean got it. Then, my husband. Then, me. And finally, Annabel. It was a yucky, germy, summer cold. It meant saline drops and Infant Tylenol for the kiddies and NyQuil and rum filled tea for Mama and Daddy. The week also included ALOT of INDOOR activities. There was an excessive amount of television watching (Sesame Street, Little Bear, and various Baby Einstein videos) while we all relaxed on the couch or floor pillows.
There was also an overwhelming amount of hours spent tinkering with the GEOTrax train set. Setting it up. Breaking it down. Setting it up. Breaking it down. You get the idea. I really did love the extra book reading moments, sticker fun, and, of course, the cuddle time. But, by Saturday morning we were all ready for a little Vitamin D on our bodies. I was also personally ready for some retail therapy.
We went to one of my FAVORITE stores: HomeGoods . I SO LOVE this store and I rarely get to go there anymore. It’s really hard to maneuver around the place with a double stroller and I am terrified of steering into the ceramic bowls and glassware. There are too many awesome things to buy at HomeGoods. I can’t always control myself. Don’t even get me started on the holiday items. On Saturday, there were already two long aisles and one front store display of just HALLOWEEN decorations. I picked up a front door welcome sign and a cute ghost plaque. Then, we all cruised to the kids section. I really wanted this train step stool and some picture frames, but we managed to leave with just an adorable pink princess growth chart for Annabel and a fun fishing game for Bean.
I have been looking for a growth chart for both kids that was wooden and stable. I also wanted something that was unique. This is the wooden growth chart we bought for Annabel’s room:
My husband laughs because “why does everything girlie have to have a unicorn on it?” (Hee).
There wasn’t a “boy” growth chart version for Daniel, but the cashier said to definitely check back again because they get new stuff on the shelves every week. “Come back again??” “No problem, lady!”
Bean loved his new Melissa & Doug magnetic fishing game. He even shared with his sister. Everyone is FINALLY feeling better. Amen.
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