I have 3 grandchildren to buy toys for this year for Christmas. I also have 4 children of my own and this wasn’t a concern when they were growing up. Of course, other than checking to be sure there were no little pieces they could choke on.

Watching all the news the past few years, toys are as dangerous as drugs to small children. This really disturbs me.

If you are a parent, I am recommending a couple of quick reads and resources to help keep your children / grandchildren safe:

1. Healthytoys.org - December 3rd the site launches a searchable database on the toys you have or are buying.
2. Toy Safety - U.S. PIRG - read up on what to look for and check on toy safety.
3. Toy Safety - U.S. PIRG - Toy Safety Guide

Have any other tips or tricks, please comment and link to them.

It’s going to be an exciting christmas this year.

My grandchildren are now 3 years, 1 year and my precious newborn.  It’s time for me to start some traditions.

I’m thinking of one thanks to FussyPants who posted about her Build-A-Bear Moose for her son.  I just love the Moose it is so adorable.  Then there is the Christmas Penguin, he’s darn cute too.  And since I work with Yonni my 3 year old grandson on exotic animals and making sure he knows them like he knows regular farm animals, I think I may get him the Zebra.

Thanks FussyPants for the reminder about Build-A-Bear, being out here in the hicks I always forget what I’m missing in the city for shopping.  Thank gosh for the net!

Jonathan’s 3rd birthday was yesterday.  I got him his cake and couple of toys to open.  Boys got him some hot wheel cars which he goes balistic for.  Ignore his issue with his ear and his hat.  Mama acting goofy with Jonathan just before taking a pic and didn’t fix it. LOL

It's my 3rd birthday!

It’s almost time! Daughter is in Green Bay now going to the OB ER as she has been having contractions since 2am and lost the “plug”. I’m waiting patiently for the call to head down. It’s about a 40 minute drive in good weather but tonight not so much! It’s downpouring rain out there and ofcourse I drive a rear wheel drive car. Nice eh? Go figure!

So cross your fingers it all goes smoothly and I will post pics when the babe arrives!

I love mornings when Jax goes down for a nap early and it’s just Yonni and me. Everything gets quiet and he plays nicely. Then there are those moments where he looks at Nana and says “Treat Nana” Awww just makes me smile. No idea why but I enjoy my moments with my little Yonni! He’s almost 3 and can be a handful. But it’s those moments I’d never give up!