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This is an adorable little set that is personalized by adding a child’s name and their likeness. I like this idea for any young child, but it’s also an idea for when you have to buy gifts for multiple children but don’t want to drive yourself crazy buying each a separate toy. With this, you can personalize it to each child, but essentially get them all the same thing. I’m going to show it to my mother-in-law, who now has several grandchildren to buy for. The cartoon faces are cute, it’s BPA-free, dishwasher (but not microwave) safe, and a good price point. The plates are $28 each, and the entire set with plate, bowl, and placemat is $74 at dylbug.com. “Little Me” Plate – Girl / “Little Me Plate” – Boy
That plate seems like a super cute idea for niece/nephew/grandchildren gifts!
Photo woes
Nov 27, 2019 9:40 am
Tell me if I’m overreacting. We had family photos taken recently and I am waiting to get our gallery back. They were supposed to be here today at the latest, but our photographer just emailed us to say that to view the photos we have to set up an ordering appointment, and I won’t be able to see them until then. This was not communicated to us when we had the photos taken, and it’s incredibly frustrating. I need the digital files soon to order holiday cards, and I really don’t have time for one more hour-long appointment to discuss wall art options (which I don’t even want) over the next couple of weeks.
I know this isn’t a big problem in the grand scheme of things, but I’m incredibly irritated.
ASD -- social skills groups
Nov 27, 2019 10:07 am
Does anyone with a kid with ASD have them in social skills groups? Helpful?
Trying to help ASD kid who is able to function in a traditional school classroom with social skills she desperately needs to figure out. Her BFF switched schools and now she has no friends and seems completely unable to figure out things like small talk, etc. Academically, she is OK. She is miserable though and cries about having no friends, which would make me miserable, too.
We are trying out one skills group, but the schedule will change in the spring to something we can’t make, but maybe therapists talk to other therapists and can hook us up with something on a day / location that works.
rosie
Nov 27, 2019 10:23 am
Thoughts on the Am*zon Fire Kids tablet? I wasn’t really thinking about it, but see it for what seems like a pretty good price and wonder if it would be useful. Right now my 2.5yo uses my iPad sometimes or an old Android tablet (which is really only used by her or when my husband wants a mindless game to play) with the PBS kids video or games app. Is the Fire any step up? Can you get the PBS kids apps for it or is it Am*zon-exclusive content only?
SC
Nov 27, 2019 11:28 am
It’s basically a Friday, so I’m starting this week’s thread on cute things your kid did or said.
This morning, my 4-year-old told me his plan for the day: (1) scratch art, (2) play the running game with daddy*, and (3) watch something.
Me: Those are all good ideas, but you and Daddy also needed to go to the grocery store.
4yo: We can do that after all those things.
Me: Well, Daddy needs to cook, so maybe you could go to the grocery store, then watch something while he cooks. Do you remember the word “flexible”?
4yo, muttering: It means I have to say “OK.”
*The running game is an elaborate, custom-made game of chase.
Irish Midori
Nov 27, 2019 12:13 pm
So at my dr appt this morning I learned that I am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced, so now I am equal parts over work and frantic to wrap up work. Also I am cranky, and now feel slightly justified because apparently I’m in an early stage of labor. And yet I just got 2 new assignments from shareholders, all received with the caveat of, “sure, I’ll be glad to, if I’m here.”
Anon
Nov 27, 2019 2:40 pm
A friend offered us a boppy lounger, dockatot and my little bed on loan for our impending baby. We’re first time parents and a bit paranoid about safety so not sure what is reasonable. Do we want these? What would we (safely) use them for?
Anonymous
Dec 1, 2019 1:01 pm
Real life: my baby hates Hanna Andersson PJs! He’s 4 months old, and I got him size 6-12 months, but I think the arms and legs are too skinny for him. Just a PSA for any moms considering them, they don’t appear to work with chubbier limbs :(
That plate seems like a super cute idea for niece/nephew/grandchildren gifts!
Tell me if I’m overreacting. We had family photos taken recently and I am waiting to get our gallery back. They were supposed to be here today at the latest, but our photographer just emailed us to say that to view the photos we have to set up an ordering appointment, and I won’t be able to see them until then. This was not communicated to us when we had the photos taken, and it’s incredibly frustrating. I need the digital files soon to order holiday cards, and I really don’t have time for one more hour-long appointment to discuss wall art options (which I don’t even want) over the next couple of weeks.
I know this isn’t a big problem in the grand scheme of things, but I’m incredibly irritated.
Does anyone with a kid with ASD have them in social skills groups? Helpful?
Trying to help ASD kid who is able to function in a traditional school classroom with social skills she desperately needs to figure out. Her BFF switched schools and now she has no friends and seems completely unable to figure out things like small talk, etc. Academically, she is OK. She is miserable though and cries about having no friends, which would make me miserable, too.
We are trying out one skills group, but the schedule will change in the spring to something we can’t make, but maybe therapists talk to other therapists and can hook us up with something on a day / location that works.
Thoughts on the Am*zon Fire Kids tablet? I wasn’t really thinking about it, but see it for what seems like a pretty good price and wonder if it would be useful. Right now my 2.5yo uses my iPad sometimes or an old Android tablet (which is really only used by her or when my husband wants a mindless game to play) with the PBS kids video or games app. Is the Fire any step up? Can you get the PBS kids apps for it or is it Am*zon-exclusive content only?
It’s basically a Friday, so I’m starting this week’s thread on cute things your kid did or said.
This morning, my 4-year-old told me his plan for the day: (1) scratch art, (2) play the running game with daddy*, and (3) watch something.
Me: Those are all good ideas, but you and Daddy also needed to go to the grocery store.
4yo: We can do that after all those things.
Me: Well, Daddy needs to cook, so maybe you could go to the grocery store, then watch something while he cooks. Do you remember the word “flexible”?
4yo, muttering: It means I have to say “OK.”
*The running game is an elaborate, custom-made game of chase.
So at my dr appt this morning I learned that I am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced, so now I am equal parts over work and frantic to wrap up work. Also I am cranky, and now feel slightly justified because apparently I’m in an early stage of labor. And yet I just got 2 new assignments from shareholders, all received with the caveat of, “sure, I’ll be glad to, if I’m here.”
A friend offered us a boppy lounger, dockatot and my little bed on loan for our impending baby. We’re first time parents and a bit paranoid about safety so not sure what is reasonable. Do we want these? What would we (safely) use them for?
Real life: my baby hates Hanna Andersson PJs! He’s 4 months old, and I got him size 6-12 months, but I think the arms and legs are too skinny for him. Just a PSA for any moms considering them, they don’t appear to work with chubbier limbs :(