More of my favorites

Thank you for all the congrats and well wishes on my new job. Sorry, I won't post details here. But just know that I have left my old job for a much better arrangement and great career opportunity. My first day is February 15th.

With that said, let me give you more of my favorites ... baby style.

1. Robeez shoes: These shoes are perfect for babies who either can't walk yet, or are just learning to walk. The soft, leather soles provide balance and grip, while still allowing their feet to develop properly. Plus, they help keep those little socks from falling off. Nathan wore these shoes constantly. I love them. I buy them for all my friends having babies.

2. Snack Trap: I love this little device because it distracts Nathan long enough for me to do my grocery shopping, go on long car trips, or visit friends houses without making a huge mess. He loves it because he can be a big boy and feed himself snacks.

3. Fleurville Bags: These bags are super cute and wear-resistant. They are covered with a clear plastic material that is easily cleaned with a baby wipe. They are a bit pricey, but I love mine and think it was money well-spent. My bag still looks like new.
4. Books with hard pages: Nathan's favorite toys are his books. He'll sit and "read" a book for quite a while, turning the pages back and forth. The books with paper pages are so easily torn, which makes me cringe. Books should never be destroyed! So I love the books that are made with hard pages. He can be as rough as he wants, they'll never tear. (Sorry, I couldn't find a decent picture or link)

5. Rockabye Baby: Nathan falls asleep to lullabies every night. BSC found these CDs online that have taken music from The Beatles, U2, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, etc. and made them into lullaby CDs for babies. "Stairway to Heaven," "Smells like Teenspirit," and "Hey Jude" all make me think of putting my little boy to bed.