Merry Death

Toys, Schmoys

Vivienne was given two toys for Christmas that almost put me over the edge. The first was Hokey Pokey Elmo. I didn't think I would make it through the day with that one. Next, BooBah...the big one that ounces and moves. Ugh. She played with these non-stop on Saturday and Sunday.
Today, they sit under the tree, stuck in on pose. They have not been touched since yesterday afternoon when she had to show Phil's parents how they worked. Its quiet, but unnerving. Do all kids only like things for such a short period of time? She is the reining queen of Low Attention Span Theater. Its such a pain.
Today, when she got sick of watching TV and just wanted to "play", we colored for 4 minutes, then it was on to blocks, then the big tent tunnel, then back to coloring, then more blocks, then her push cart, then coloring, then tv.
WHAT THE HELL? I know she is only 18 months, but lets have a second of follow through here. Its driving me batty.

posted by Metalmeredith @ 9:42 PM