Quick Before I Get Sidetrack'd

An update on my spending hiatus: – I have not purchased anything for myself since March 1st. I have been tempted (and have a list of things I will get in April :-)), but have remained strong – I broke down and purchased something for Little on Monday. I was in Children’s Place buying a birthday gift and got Little a pair of sunglasses (I had to in order to get the 2 for $5 deal; that’s a good reason, right?) – I have not organized Little’s closet. – I realize that I can go a few weeks without buying clothes or shoes.

A few odd details, none of which really warrant a post of their own, that someone (like a grandmother) might be interested in: – Little has figured out how to “cruise” around her Leap Frog table – she can’t pull up to it yet, but is trying – Little has started sitting herself up – time to lower the crib mattress as far as it will go – Little got her leg stuck between the slats on her crib after the bumper pads were removed – those darn bumper pads; can’t live with them, can’t live without them – Little thought it was hysterically funny this morning when I said the word “boo” – she sat in her highchair and cackled as long as I kept saying it – there is nothing quite like hearing a child laugh – Little seems to have no interest in eating her cereal…or fruit (odd, huh?) – but she’ll scarf down some veggies – Little still doesn’t have those crazy teeth we keep believing are soon to come

Some really cute things I’ve found recently that would make great gifts for a child: – Cute ballet skirts at Katchy Kids – Adorable beaded socks at The Sock Shop – Chalk mats, art smocks, and cool hats at Aunt Art – Neat plush toys at Monster Factory