tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post4127631674128516412..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: lucky, lucky, lucky dayThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-38302086232012240212008-02-13T08:55:00.000-06:002008-02-13T08:55:00.000-06:00I had a thought - I was going to say 'ebay all the...I had a thought - I was going to say 'ebay all the way, baby' as regards the Exersaucer, but then I did think about 'Zwaggle.com', as I am sure that Henry is growing out of stuff you can trade in, and I know there are a couple of exersaucers on there going spare. Worth a shot?jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408935691535028803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-88074840501423690602008-02-12T16:17:00.000-06:002008-02-12T16:17:00.000-06:00Be happy you didn't get the saucer. My daughter go...Be happy you didn't get the saucer. My daughter got sick of being trapped in hers younger than your Henry is now. Once she could crawl (at 6 months), she wanted no part of it, except to play with the toys from the outside. It was so big, we folded it up and stuck it out of the way. We recently tried it again, just for long enough for me to shower. She's really too tall for it, on the tallest setting, at 11 months. It was a great trap for a couple of months, but we really didn't get to use it for long. Pick one up used if you can, but otherwise stick to the pack n play you already have.<BR/><BR/>I'm a newer reader and I love your blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420390658717931993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41436443085989580622008-02-12T14:00:00.000-06:002008-02-12T14:00:00.000-06:00Don't tell anyone; especially my husband (or the b...Don't tell anyone; especially my husband (or the boys) but I think... I'm ------- IN LOVE!!!! <BR/><BR/>Love, Marg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-23132744125873804762008-02-12T13:46:00.000-06:002008-02-12T13:46:00.000-06:00Hey how about a used one? Well that was my great ...Hey how about a used one? Well that was my great idea, but lots of people got to it before me.<BR/><BR/>For potty training we did a congo line type dance/song after the successful use of the potty. The song goes like this "Pee pee in the potty, Pee pee in the potty' over and over. This can be modified to "poopy in the potty, poopy in the potty" --you get the picture. If you can get everyone to do it together, it can be hysterically funny.<BR/><BR/>I am also very big into sugar free lollipops as rewards. Kids don't know the difference, but they don't rot teeth. I just have to remind myself to keep them a special treat instead of handing them out like, well, candy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-68570013218428925772008-02-12T11:53:00.000-06:002008-02-12T11:53:00.000-06:00Already been said, but I wanted to add my two cent...Already been said, but I wanted to add my two cents - buy USED! Seriously, there is no reason not to on something like that unless you have money to burn. And the majority of us don't.<BR/><BR/>An exersaucer, used sparingly, is a great tool to keep little hands busy, stretch those legs, and keep baby safe at the same time. Like most other things, used as intended, and not as a baby sitter, is a great asset for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-21758209657246210202008-02-12T10:20:00.000-06:002008-02-12T10:20:00.000-06:00Jen,I can't give you much advice on the excersauce...Jen,<BR/><BR/>I can't give you much advice on the excersaucer. My daughter loved hers, but you're right. They are HUGE and not a cute feature to the living room decor.<BR/><BR/>I did want to tell you that you look GREAT though. Seriously...have you lost all your baby weight already? Way to go! Your voice sounds like it's still on the mend. Take care of yourself!<BR/><BR/>LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-90022173087897964572008-02-12T09:13:00.000-06:002008-02-12T09:13:00.000-06:00potty training is one of my greatest nightmares. ...potty training is one of my greatest nightmares. I'm hoping that one day the triplets wake up and are just using the potty so that I can avoid it all together. Potty training our four year old was PAINFUL.Ms. Perkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923832430040384294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-22103033898285073192008-02-11T22:57:00.000-06:002008-02-11T22:57:00.000-06:00Those little baby giggles are so precious! Like an...Those little baby giggles are so precious! Like anon said, I would suggest buying one second hand from a gently used kids store or from a neighbor or friend with an unused one.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518371339403515291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41958724221808933602008-02-11T22:20:00.000-06:002008-02-11T22:20:00.000-06:00Just a thought on the exersaucer, but you could lo...Just a thought on the exersaucer, but you could look on Craigslist.The Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231257823013715872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-85949579059333520302008-02-11T22:11:00.000-06:002008-02-11T22:11:00.000-06:00You are right, there's no way an Exersaucer is wor...You are right, there's no way an Exersaucer is worth paying full retail price. Maybe you can find one for $20 at a consignment store? Do you belong to a families-of-multiples group? Try sending them an email "wanted" ad, in case somebody has one they want to sell. Or even would lend for the 6 months he might use it.<BR/>By the way, I liked the etiquette story!<BR/>And yes, a special bed on the living room floor is our standard treatment for vomiting children. If you have a pile of old receiving blankets, they are great for covering the immediate area, and for quick clean-ups. Hope the virus is gone for good now.<BR/>Best wishes,Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112256128757588027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66384113327501579622008-02-11T19:53:00.001-06:002008-02-11T19:53:00.001-06:00Well I think it was pretty funny. Oh no, does tha...Well I think it was pretty funny. Oh no, does that make me an 11 year old boy rather than a 55 year old woman??winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-48607440948047881882008-02-11T19:53:00.000-06:002008-02-11T19:53:00.000-06:00Can't blame you for returning the exersaucer... bu...Can't blame you for returning the exersaucer... but I just wanted to let you know that I saw one yesterday at our local Sam's Club for $55. It was the Baby Einstein one. Do you have Sam's there? Maybe Costco has one? Just a thought... might save you a little money and give Henry a place to hang out safely. Good luck!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706224602097534380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17450600535328246052008-02-11T19:41:00.000-06:002008-02-11T19:41:00.000-06:00Try potty training rewards. The audio and chocolat...Try potty training rewards. The audio and chocolate treats were powerful incentives to fully potty train our son. I sat him down and showed him the push button he could push after using his potty telling him he is a Big Boy and that he would be able to open a door and find a surprise really did the trick.He would use his potty and say where is Bobby. That is what we named the little boy on the outside of the packaging. He loved pushing the button and hearing he is a Big Boy and then opening a door to find a chocolate treat. He was peeing and pooping in his potty within a week. I even keep one in the car to encourage him to tell me when he has to go because he loves pushing the button so much. Have a look and see if you think it will work for you and your triplets. www.pottytrainingrewards.comKaren S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04246704906695592678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-58723674978295606262008-02-11T17:45:00.000-06:002008-02-11T17:45:00.000-06:00Jen,Although they are nice to have around for the ...Jen,<BR/><BR/>Although they are nice to have around for the times that you need to have Henry safe and playing, you are right...exersaucers are huge and expensive. By now, many kids I know are already bored being "cooped up" with the same ol' toys that the exersaucer provides. If you go back on your decision and want to buy one, you could always go on craigslist or to a consignment shop that sells gently used kids stuff...you'll pay a fraction of the price that you would for a new one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com