Playroom

Playroom

I've turned our basement room into a playroom for Avery and her visiting friends.  So far, she really loves it.  Of course, that might because it's only day two, but I'm hoping that because we have to deliberately head downstairs in order to play there (meaning it's not always available to her), she'll consider it a treat.

This means I had to make a few transformations in the room.  I removed the frame from the bed down there to eliminate the chance that Avery (or friend) could potentially hit a head on it while playing down there.  It also enables her to climb up onto the bed and play without me having to lift her and eliminates concern about her falling off given the smaller drop.  I am also going to need to cart out the PBS books I have stored down there, which is a lot.  They're on a bookcase that I think Avery could probably pull onto herself if grabbed just the right spot.  I plan to get the better outlet covers for that room (the sliding types vs the cheap little plugs - if there is one thing I know from watching Avery, I know I have a child who will totally try sticking something in an outlet). 

Butler Bag!

It has arrived!  I ended up going with the larger one because a review I read written by a mother said the smaller one was too small for her.  I think I could have gotten away with the smaller one since I tend to be a minimalist with what I carry around, but I'm sure the larger one will come in quite handy.  I'll be sure to keep everyone updated as I discover the pros and cons of the bag.  I got an email stating I can get a percentage (of 10% ... assuming no one spends more than $2500, then I get 15% ... any big spenders out there?) of any sales resulting from the use of the promotion code assigned to me.  Please see sidebar for information if you are considering buying one.

While I have no need to bring that much stuff on date night, I am going to bring it.  Of course, I considered walking around the house with it all afternoon.  Rachele being here, I managed to stop myself.  Wouldn't want to look silly (that's only funny to Rachele since she knows what I'm wearing today). 

Date Night

D and I are off to see Jerry Seinfeld tonight for date night. D's not looking forward to going, but I did give him a choice to not go, so I don't feel badly.  To make it even easier, the G's are spending the night here due to fumes in their house from the refinishing of their hardwood floors. 

Interesting stuff

• Apparently, studies have shown that parents with girls tend to be more liberal.  This blog post about that is fascinating.

• I thought I had more, but I have run out of time and must get started on dinner.