Playmat Envy

When registering for baby items...it is downright overwhelming. The aisles of BRU (babies r'us) are endless and even after reading Baby 411 Baby Registering, I still felt clueless. Well, I am quickly learning that I made the right decision on a few key items, specifically, the activity playmat.

This weekend we hosted our new baby friends and moms from our (mom and baby) class for a fun, lil' Halloween-themed get together. (photos to follow in another post) I left out a few toys for all to use with their lil' ones...such as the bumbo seat and the activity playmat. I really had no idea how "good" this play mat was until other new moms say how envious they are. Ours is the Fisher Price Deluxe Mobile Musical Gym (sold at Target). It has a rotating mobile, music and LIGHTS!! Miss L loves the lights...as did the other lil' babes joining her on the mat.

In fact, one new mom went to Target and purchased it that afternoon!! Anyone in the market should seriously consider this one below.

Exciting Lunch Date

Today after our "mommy and me" class, us moms decided to extend our fun across the street to Applebees. It was quite comical witnessing the staff jump through hoops to seat six moms each carrying baby car seats with babies ranging from 6 - 9 weeks old. The manager said, "This is the most dynamic table we have served," meanwhile, the other guests ooo'ed and aww'd as they walked past counting car seats. The little ones did great for the most part, needing bottles here and there...and us moms definitely enjoyed our selves.

During mommy and me class, we weighed Miss L (with clothes on, but with a clean diaper) and she was 9lb 2.5oz - slowly, but assuredly gaining. For now, she will continue to be our little peanut!