Little Tikes Kitchen - Used and Free

so not only do i realize on a day to day basis how much Boobah has changed me but there are certain days in particular that it is most obvious...today is one of those days. i formerly would thrive on shopping for purses, clothes, accessories, and product. i have the unique ability to shop for hours on end without food, water or rest. now due to money and time constraints...those days are few and far between limited to but not without exception to birthdays and the holidays.

however...i found something yesterday that fills that void and makes me even happier...i was on a walk yesterday and outside of one of the houses was a pretend kitchen...and the sign on it said FREE. well...it doesn't get better than that. in my 'richer and younger' days i would not so much as glanced at the dirty, dusty, cobweb filled old toy...but i now look at it with mommy eyes and think...I'LL TAKE IT! thinking Boobah will love opening and closing the doors and standing up at it. and as she gets older she'll actually be able to pretend play.

so i rang the doorbell and told them that i was interested and that i'd be back shortly with the car. so after our walk i came back with the van and the husband helped me load it into my van. so i just spent a half an hour outside with it scrubbing it down and making some minor repairs. i lugged it up to the living room and put it under a window. i can't tell you how excited i am to have this for her and i can't wait until she gets up from her nap so she can play with it!! its got a fridge that she can open and close and put stuff in as well as a dishwasher and a stove and a microwave. it's the cutest thing ever. (and it makes a lovely addition to our living room!! hahaha) so now ive been on line looking for play pots and pans and play food. i'm thinking that'll be good stuff to get her for her bday.


after my long tale...im sitting here thinking that nothing that i could ever get at bloomingdales or anywhere else could make me happier than having an adorable - used and FREE pretend kitchen in my living room.

sigh...i love being a mom.