Many people have been asking me if I have registered yet, and my usual reply is, "no, should I have?" But because the season for showers is coming up quickly, I decided now is the time. Nick being the trooper that he is, said he would go, I knowing full well it would be an afternoon of torture for him. So today after church we went to breakfast with my mom and Nick politely suggested that me and my mom should go register today....okay buddy I get the hint. So mom and I went to register. And now I am exhausted!
She definitely knew a lot more than me, but seriously folks, who needs all the crap they offer. I plan on giving my kid a box, a wooden spoon and a metal pot to play with. Isn't that enough until she is five or so? Everyone tells you that you need a swing, a play mat, a bumbo, a boppy, a bouncy seat, a johnny jump-up, and a full time circus to entertain this child. And might I add every single thing comes with some gaudy mobile to hang above that does at least three of the following: vibrate, play music, sway, swivel, speak Latin to, play whale sounds, play womb sounds, jingle, etc. Talk about over stimulation. I don't want my child to expect she will have 12 things hanging in front of her face at all times to keep her occupied. What happens when we are out, or at someone else's house and I don't have all the stimulating junk for her to stair at....won't she be bored or will a wooden spoon do the trick?
I believe we are overstimulated as a country, so of course our children will be as well. I am hoping that a ceiling fan, or a quilt with bright colors, or a picture with fun colors will be entertaining enough. Of course my child will have toys, stuffed animals, and things hanging in her face to entertain from time to time, but hopefully she will learn some independence and find excitement and joy in things that are beautiful as well.
My high horse has gotten a bit too high, so I will step down now. Please excuse the above, I am overwhelmed from all the choices. Something snapped in me when I had to choose a binky from the wall of 1000. And everyone has a different opinion on which one is the best. I think I will let my child choose. Maybe that is just how it goes, once she is here, we can see what works for her. Let the journey begin!!!
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Jess: You are going to be a great mom. Amen, to everything you wrote.
I just watched a clip from this Baby documentary that follows four babies around the world for the first year. Anyhow, the guy that did the movie said that babies here are way over stimulated and that in Africa and remote areas babies develop at the exact same rate and are just as happy.
Here's the thing...you are right! They don't need all that crap and they just end up puking on it or it gets covered in dog hair anyway. There's nothing you can't run out and get when the time comes and you decide it's actually needed. In the meantime, stock up on diapers, a few super soft blankies and some onesies. Everything else will work itself out. Hugs!
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