The Brown Brick Road

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Friday Favorite

First, big news – Maxwell can stand up in his crib.  This day has been coming for a while.  He’s been pulling up on everything and now he can pull up to standing in his bed.  I’m sure the jumping is only a few weeks away!

Second, it’s the Friday Favorite!!  Today’s Friday Favorite should come as no surprise to parents out there.  It’s the Baby Einstein videos.

Last weekend Robert and I were trying to get some stuff done in the kitchen and Maxwell was not exactly in a mood to entertain himself.  Robert thought to put on a Baby Einstein video – Baby Noah to be exact – and I couldn’t believe how mesmerized he was by it.  We’ve played the videos for him a few times before but I guess I’ve never really noticed how they completely capture his attention.  He couldn’t take his eyes off it.  Those videos are genius, just like…well…Einstein!  🙂

His attention was captured…

He was mesmerized…

And he was more than a little annoyed with me interrupting his video!

Moms out there – any other “must have” videos that we need as he grows?  Would love any ideas in the comments!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Favorite – 2 are better than 1

Pacimal Friday Favorite round 2.

Mr. Moo has arrived at the Brown house and Maxwell has a decision to make…

Nanner’s competition is stiff…

But I think there’s enough love to go around for both…

Of course, that’s provided Mr. Moo survives Maxell’s “love”…

and Nanner doesn’t end up with whiplash!

I think we’ll count both as a favorite!  Hope you all have a great weekend!

Friday Favorite!

The great thing about our weekly playgroup is that I get to learn from all the other moms what toys are “must haves.”  The house we went to last week had one of these little play tables and several moms said how great they were – fun to play with and also great for babies to pull up on.  So, what did I do?  Ordered one from Amazon immediately, of course!  🙂  Free 2 day shipping on Amazon makes that a no-brainer!  The new toy has been such a hit I thought I’d make it a Friday Favorite.

This is the table we ordered:  Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Table

Here’s Maxwell playing with his new table without the legs attached.  The legs just snap off and on easily so you can have it up high or on the floor…

Hello? Anyone there?

Checking it all out…

Me and my buddy!

Have a great weekend!

Friday Favorite

Today’s Friday Favorite is Sophie the Giraffe!  Sophie has a bit of a cult following in the baby toy world and I can see why.  Maxwell absolutely loves this squeaky little rubber giraffe and chews on it more than any of his other toys.  I think it feels good to his gums.

Sophie is French (ooh la la) and has been around since 1961!  You can read the whole story about how she came to be here – Sophie.

Here’s Maxwell chewing, chewing, chewing on Miss Sophie!

I highly recommend Sophie to anyone with a baby!

Have a great weekend!

Friday Favorite

Hi Everyone – as I’ve mentioned before, Maxwell has been taking all of his naps in his swing.  It’s been working great but I know he needs to start sleeping in his crib during the day.  Any advice on making this transition?  I’m not sure how well my nanny will do with letting him “cry it out.”  Any tips are appreciated!!

On to today’s Friday Favorite – meet Ruff Ruff.  This little squeaky dog is one of Maxwell’s favorites.  We keep it on his changing table and whenever he starts to fuss, all you have to do is squeak Ruff Ruff in his face and he gets so happy!  It always makes me laugh how excited he gets to see this little pup.  I have no idea who gave this toy to us but, thank you!

Of course, much like all of his other toys, Ruff Ruff just ends up in Maxwell’s mouth 99% of the time…

If you’re wondering, Ruff Ruff got his creative name from Robert.  I guess it’s better than Spot…  🙂

Have a great weekend!