Apologies to those who don't have kids and/or aren't interested in them, because this post is basically kid related. First, I wanted to share (brag about) this picture my daughter drew this morning. Keeping in mind that she's not even 2 yet, she brought this to me and told me it was a cat:
Now, isn't that the cutest cat you've ever seen?!? I think we have a Picasso on our hands!
I also wanted to share a discovery that has also become my best friend. I recently bought a new bag (I hate the word "purse") because mine was pretty worn out. I wanted something fun that could carry my basic necessities (which aren't many - I'm pretty spare when it comes to my bag), but also accommodate the occasional toddler goods (sippy cups, snack filled tupperware, the occasional diaper, etc.). This new bag, called the Deluxe Everyday Bag, from LeSportsac fits the bill perfectly; it has two main compartments with several little zipper pouches, and one of the main compartments can expand with a quick unzip. This bag means that I never have to carry a diaper bag again, and it's really quite compact. It comes in a bunch of different fun patterns, too (I guess mine is discontinued...). I give it many thumbs up!
I also wanted to recommend a book to the other parents out there (or those who love children's books irregardless). Jerry found this book at a discount book store, and Brynne absolutely loves it.
It's a super crazy book! Each page has bizarre illustrations, holes to peek through to other pages, optical illusions, pages that can be looked at right side up and upside down, etc. It's just a really fun, silly book that appeals to my toddler. We have lots of fun going through it and pointing at the silly, impossible things.
That really is a cute cat. I love how animated she looks, like she's stretching. When I was in the 7th grade, LeSportsac bags were so coveted by the girls at my school. Sadly, all my Mom would buy me was a small makeup bag. I'm so jazzed to see all the new colors and patterns you can now get!
Posted by: myra | April 07, 2005 at 06:13 PM
kids stuff is good. thats a great cat, but im also intrigued by where you got a multi color magnadoodle? ours is only black! thanks for the book suggestion, it is hard to find a good compromise that will keep my 3.5 year old and my 11 month old occupied. sounds like this fits the bill! hurrah for no diaper bags!
Posted by: hannah | April 07, 2005 at 07:56 PM
thanks for the bag link & review. I'm on a lifelong hunt for the perfect bag and my attention has recently turned to Le Sport Sac (can't resist all those zippered compartments). What I didn't realize was that they were available in all those funky fabrics! I think I'm sold! Thanks again :)
Posted by: Amanda | April 08, 2005 at 06:44 AM
Okay that totally does look like a cat!
Posted by: Linda | April 08, 2005 at 10:26 AM
Richard McGuire and I used to sit side by side and do animation together in New York City back in the day! He has a few other books--The Orange Book, What Goes Around Comes Around, and Night Becomes Day. He's also pretty famous now doing covers for The New Yorker and making toys.
I would love to car-pool with you to Anaheim--it's a long drive and it sounds fun!
Posted by: Snowbear | April 08, 2005 at 05:40 PM