Last night, Madeline invited me to "go swimming" with her in the tub while she had her bath. So, we both jumped into our suits, and my toddler played with her bath stickers while I washed her hair (I posted a few weeks ago about what a treat hair-washing is for Madeline). After the last suds were rinsed from her hair, Madeline asked for the cup I was using and then proceed to gleefully pour cupful after cupful of water over my head. Revenge. I didn't realize that she understood the concept before :)
Also, thanks to everyone who commented two posts ago about the durability of the Mabel's Labels! I could have spent my pennies on a couple pairs of Stride Rites, but it sounds like the labels will last longer :) I am actually conscientious about where I spend my online dollars. Shortly before we moved to St. John's, I bought one of those Diapees & Wipees cases to better organize Madeline's diaper bag, and I was immediately disappointed in the quality of the product. I've never forgotten that, and really wish that I'd just sewn one instead. I could have used interfacing, and it still would have only cost a fraction of what the D&W brand case did.
As for those diaper cases... I could have made you one! I have tons of fabric and snaps. If you think about it, the fabric is being bought wholesale, and the snaps too... very simple sewing, time saving by mass producing... you bought yourself a $.30 diaper bag for the bargain price of what did the site say...? 14.99? Plus shipping? My advice is to find a crafty friend.
Posted by: Julie Morrison | January 25, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Um ... I could have made one of those, but at the time, I figured that it was a fair price for me not having to find the time to go fabric shopping and then do the sewing. I just had greater expectations for the fabric and construction!
Posted by: laura | January 25, 2007 at 06:05 PM
How fun you and Madeline got to share the tub together. I'm sure she enjoyed pouring water on your head. I know Hayley delights in splashing me with as much water as she possibly can.
Posted by: Terri | January 26, 2007 at 06:49 PM
That sounds like so much fun getting in the tub with Madeline - maybe Katrina and I will do that when she gets older...
Posted by: Alexandra | January 27, 2007 at 03:49 PM
I have had one pair of stride rite boots and they have been great! I also got a pair of sandels just this weekend for the summer.
Posted by: Jaime | February 05, 2007 at 08:16 PM
Hey there...a little delayed but in a blog serach I noticed you have posted about mabel's labels. I work for the company and we think this is awesome! If you email me your shipping address and the t-shirt sizes of you and your kids then i'll send you some Mabel's Labels sawg!
-MM
Posted by: melissa | May 24, 2007 at 08:48 AM