Mom in the City

The last couple of days have been full of holiday prep.

On Sunday, we went to the DM/Cookie magazine “babes in toyland” event at FAO Schwarz.  The snow did not deter my husband and son, who were eager to go.  I’m glad that we went.  It was great to browse through the store and get a couple of things without huge crowds.  We picked up Candyland and a Parents Magazine Bee Bop Band.  Unfortunately, they didn’t have the main thing that my oldest son has his heart set on (Fisher Price’s Planet Heroes collection) so I ordered them online later.  It was also nice to finally meet Lyss Stern (the founder of DM) in person after having e-talked a few times.  She is a very friendly, welcoming person (with an adorable son). 

One thing that I especially liked in the event’s goody bag was the Baby Jamz CD.  I had seen the CD before, but was not inclined to get it.  (It’s the packaging – to me, it’s not that great/kind of “cheesy” – yes, I still haven’t found a word to replace that outdated one.)  Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the music.  Solange Knowles (Beyonce’s sister) does a great job of singing updated versions of some classic nursery rhymes.  On Sunday night, my sons and I played the cd while alternating between playing instruments and dancing.  My husband even joined in on one of the songs – doing the “Chicken Noodle Soup” dance to the beat while my 3 year old started break-dancing.  So cute!    

On Monday, I completed all of my Christmas shopping online.  (I’m so happy with myself!).  Kid-wise, I ordered the Planet Heroes figures for my oldest son and Learn & Groove® Counting Maracas for my baby and my new nephew.  Now, all that’s left holiday-wise is it to get the cards out.  The problem is that I haven’t been able to find a picture that I like with just my two kids (I prefer to only have the kids on holiday cards), so I just might send regular Christmas cards with a family photo included.  I just don’t feel like dealing with any behind-the-scenes holiday-related things past this week.