Christmas Shopping For My Kiddo Is Pretty Easy

November 21, 2008 at 12:49 am · Comments (2)
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Being that I like to put alot of thought into the gifts I choose for my loved ones at Christmas, I feel pretty confident when it comes to the things I pick out for my son. Depending on what type of child you are buying for, the type of gifts they would enjoy will vary greatly. Consider their likes, dislikes, and what they like to do with their free time and go from there. My son likes anything science related, he loves to learn, loves math, video games, reading, arts & crafts and his computer. He also loves to build and create things. Yes, my son is a nerd. I love my little nerd, though, so don’t hate. Keeping all that in mind I like to pick out gifts that will not only be alot of fun for him but that will stimulate his mind as well. I do like to pick out things that he will simply have fun with, though. Kids gotta have their fun, you know.

I can’t really say what I’ve bought him, because he might actually read this and I don’t want to give anything away. But I find that Amazon.Com has tons of cool science related toys and gifts. Last year I picked out a microscope and some test tube experiments off of Amazon for a really good price. Other places I like to shop are Hasbro.Com (nerf dart guns ftw) and Discovery Channel Store. There are tons of great educational, yet fun toys to be found there. Also, you can’t go wrong with stuff like K’nex and Legos, depending on how old your kid is of course. My son loves both of those and spends alot of time playing with his K’nex and Lego sets.

For good measure, I throw in a few pairs of pajamas and stuff like that under the tree, as well as a couple of books. I sometimes go check out Hobby Lobby to see what kind of crafty things they have on sale. Eric’s really into painting and drawing and loves to spend hours exploring his creative side. I guess I’m lucky. My son is pretty well rounded and actually extremely easy to shop for.

Commenters: Carrie, Julie

Eric And His Love For Origami – LOL

November 21, 2008 at 12:39 am · Comments (1)
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I think I’ve written a little about this before, but I’m doing it again. My son is really into Youtube, and he’s also really into Origami lately. He’s been watching “how to” YouTube videos and making me all sorts of cute Origami things. Tonight before he went to bed he made me a boat, a whale, a fish, and this really cool Origami heart picture stand. This heart picture stand is actually very cool. So cool, in fact, that I suggested he make more and decorate them for Christmas gifts for his grandparents. Origami is really cool and fun. I can see why he spends so much time trying to make new things.

Anyway, here’s a Youtube video (of course, I can’t go more than a day or two without a Youtube video, what were you thinking?) showing how the Origami heart picture stand is made. You should give it a try, it’s cute.

Commenters: Julie

He’s A Big Boy Now

November 21, 2008 at 12:10 am · Comments (1)
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My son made a promise to me that when he turned 9, he would start sleeping in his own bed. He has kept true to his word. Yes, that means up until now my son has slept in my bed. Some people probably think that’s really weird. I, myself, would have thought it weird years ago before I had my own child, but your outlook on things changes when you become a parent. I’m not saying that him sleeping with me was exactly the right way, but it was our way. He’d been sleeping with me since birth. When he was first born, it was obviously my problem. I had OCD and kept getting up at night to check on him so my mom bought me this bassinet with a removable base. I would place the bassinet top on my bed and let him sleep in it. Once he got too big for the bassinet I bought this pillow thing for babies so that they do not roll, and he used that and slept next to me. As years progressed, he became accustomed to it, and it stayed that way. But now that he’s older, it’s time he starts sleeping in his own bed and gaining a little bit of independence. True to his word, like I said, he’s been sleeping in his bed every night. It helps that my mom bought him this night light thing for his birthday.

Commenters: Julie