Fiddledeedee

I interrupt my little sobfest to announce that The Children’s Place is giving away a gift certificate. Head over here to enter!

Your comments on yesterdays post about poop, are the reason I get up every morning and sing my happy song.

Because, once again, I am assured that I’m not alone in my insanity.  I find that incredibly comforting.

And, HEY, I have a review up on my new Review Blog.  AND THERE’S A GIVEAWAY!  This is very exciting.  It’s like my baby blog is taking baby steps. Go check it out.

I went to Wal•Mart to do a little shopping over the weekend.

No one died, and there was no police presence.

I’m happy to report that.

I went alone, since my children have vowed never to step foot inside a Wal•Mart. Ever again.

MY MASTER PLAN HAS WORKED. (Insert maniacal laughter.)

Since I was flying solo, I wanted to pick up a few Christmas stocking stuffers. I picked up Play dough for Jensen, and was eyeing washable markers for the girls.

I noticed something interesting. The packaging boasted of “scented” markers. As in, they are encouraging children to sniff markers.

Allrightythen.

Back in my day, that was an offense that could get you expelled. And give you a really bad headache. Or so I’ve been told.

I’ll just file this under “what were they thinking?”

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In completely unrelated news, my blog has just given birth.

One of the unexpected bonuses to blogging, is that very nice advertisers ask me to review products. Because advertisers have caught on to the fact that blogging mommies, are not only excellent consumers, but efficient advertisers as well.

We like to share good information with other consumers mommies.

And many advertisers like to encourage us to offer giveaways to our readers. And any time I can give back to my wonderful commenters and readers, I’m all over it.

Therefore, Fiddledaddy has just created for me, a review blog. You may have noticed the little button on the top right on my sidebar. It’s a sub-blog of Fiddledeedee.

Let me just stop here, to give a shout-out to a very wordpress smart blogger named Heather, of Desperately Seeking Wordpress. She was trying to tell me how to create a page in wordpress, that didn’t have my BlogHer Ads attached. (Something I need to do contractually.)

And then my head exploded. An unhappy byproduct whenever I attempt to figure out html.

But, Heather helped us to think outside of the box, as it were, and Fiddledaddy came up with a solution.

I’ve requested “Wordpress for Dummies” from the library. Because I am determined to learn how to maneuver within my own blog. Without losing valuable brain cells.

I have a few reviews and awesome giveaways all lined up and I will alert you when they post.

Who knows, perhaps Elmer’s might contact me to review their scented glue.

Oh, I kid.

And please tell me that no one has invented scented glue.

When the ultrasound operator announced with confidence, “it’s a girl”, I let out a squeal of joy. For two reasons. First, I was immensely relieved that it was an “it” and not a “they.” Because judging from the size of me, I could easily have been squirreling away 3 or more babies. And second, I wanted a valid excuse to shop the doll aisles once again.

Like I really was waiting for an excuse.

And then two years later, the ultrasound technician announced, “it’s a girl.” Again, I let out another squeal of joy. Fiddledaddy squealed. But, I’m not certain it was joy.

And btw, if you are new here, he did get his boy with the third and final child. And at that ultrasound visit, he may have hugged the technician. And cried tears of great relief. And I may have heard him say, “Thank you, Jesus.” Five hundred times.

Oh. I jest. Sort of.

Anyhoo. Needless to say, all these 9 years later, we’ve seen our share of naked, headless Barbies and Polly Pocket body parts.

If you’ve perused the doll aisle lately, you may have noticed a new doll house in the neighborhood. And this is a good one. It’s called the Mrs. Goodbee Interactive Dollhouse put out by Caring Corners.

And interactive dollhouse. I’ll let that soak in.

And get this, it teaches your child caring and sharing, good manners, and preparing for real-world responsibilities. LIKE CHORES!

It’s a 3 story dollhouse with 12 big rooms, 6 on each side. PERFECT for siblings so each can play on their own side.

There are countless activities, songs, words, and sounds. As well as gentle reminders by Mrs. Goodbee.

Jensen has commandeered the dollhouse bathroom, as you might imagine. Because it has the sound of a toilet flushing. And if you flush one too many times, as he is apt to do, Mrs. Goodbee will remind you “too much flush.” And then, if you take care of your bathroom deeds correctly, you are treated to applause.

These are his people.

There is also a “garden of good deeds” to encourage the accomplishment of simple responsibilities such as picking up toys, brushing teeth, sharing, and not thwacking your sibling on the head with your Blues Clues Blanket.

You can also go online for more learning activities and play.

The Mrs. Goodbee Talking Dollhouse is recommended for ages 3 and older. I think it’s really ideal for little girls ages 3 to 7. It’s sturdy, and folds neatly for storage.

(And it’s pretty popular with one 3 year old boy that I know who has a fascination for all things bathroom related.)

Now, this is what I love about this company. Caring Corners is working with Goodwill Industries to encourage children to fill the empty dollhouse box with gently used outgrown clothes and toys to give back to Goodwill. And that will help your child begin the wonderful habit of giving to others.

I am so proud to be asked to be a part of Bloggers Give Back. Because Caring Corners has sent me a dollhouse that I am able to donate to a worthy cause or charity of my choice.

I’ll be telling you all about that in the next week or two. I can’t wait.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Oh, y’all had me strolling merrily down memory lane. Sniffing the perfume. I fondly remember Jovan Musk. And, sigh, White Shoulders. I think Loves Baby Soft should be set for a comeback.

So, without further adieu, the winner for the kid’s line of Kiss My Face is #3, Karen B. Karen, please e-mail me and I’ll set you up with the kid’s line. You’re gonna love it!