YOU ARE MY FAV

Today I needed a few good hours to work on some things for church and the only way to get everything done plus keep Finley alive was to keep giving her new things to interest her every ten minutes. I got a little desperate until I finally started giving her non-toy items. And you know what pre-occupied her the longest? A ribbon, a hair diffuser and some blank cds. Oooookay kid, whatever.

So for a good 30 minutes she played with these:


Instead of any of these:


Or these:




Dear Fin,

Remember this day. You have just set yourself up for years of really interesting Christmas and Birthday presents. But good news! You are gonna save mom and dad tons of loot! Thanks a heap.

Love, mamma & the dad

PS - When you are 16 and instead of a car you get an empty coke can and a crumpled piece of paper, no complaints. Remember, they are your FAVORITE!