Walk the Walk - Part 1

Although I am in the throws of an anti-consumption movement right now, Tristan's birthday is slowly creeping near. People have started asking for what he wants.... what he needs.


The correct answer is nothing. Truly he needs NOTHING. We have enough toys for him, enough clothes for him etc etc. But I am not a communist... and I DO like giving (and getting) useful, meaningful gifts.


One thing I thought Tristan would like is a crib activity center. Braden had a Fisher Price Aquarium Wonders that he loved. (which has lost all of its water now). So Tristan's crib was barren. I went online to read reviews of the latest crib toys and was less than impressed. I wanted something very hands on ... not just lights and music. Something to work those fine motor skills. But most of the review I read were less than stellar (for many reasons). Then, one guy mentioned the crib activity center WE had as kids. I thought "yeah... that is what I am talking about."


"To the Ebay!!!".....

I looked up 70's crib activity centers and found many from 1973. It was exactly what I wanted. Push buttons, knobs, dials, spinning wheels and fun (manual) noise makers NO BATTERIES!!!


It came just a few days ago. In almost perfect condition... Everything works. It was 15.00!!! It came wrapped in newspaper sent in a recycled box. The best part came as I was putting it up... I noticed some wording in the corner.... "Made in the U.S.A"



T likes it too, and we found a much better use for it than the crib. Perfect!