Monday, January 18, 2010

the silent scream

Remember my hunt for a parking garage for Gabe? Well, I made a selection and so far it is a winner.

Of all the toys we got this year, this has been the most used toy by far (except for the bike Gabe's grandparents got him). Gabe has spent hours playing quietly with the cars, running them up and down the ramps and elevator and having pretend conversations between the cars and his mechanics and gas station attendants. All of his conversations prominently feature a 'Tiffany', and we realize he has a little crush on my college roommate.

The garage is sturdy, wooden, large, has tons of features and levels and is a great toy. I will say it took me FOREVER to put together, about an hour and 45 minutes, and required 3 different screwdrivers before I could complete it. That being said, it is very solid and can withstand a 3 year old's rough playings and a 1 year old leaning on it and pulling it over on top of her.

There is one little problem...

I call this one, "OMG SHE WON'T STOP TOUCHING MY STUFF!"

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I very rarely comment, but I had to tell you, I'm so glad you posted this. I looked at several garages, showed a couple to my hubby, and this is the one "he" wanted...it's now at our house awaiting Easter morning!

stacy said...

LMAO LOL
Well i wish i had great words of wisdom but all i can say is that this type of thing won't end until they are both in their twenties!

heddie said...

Awesome garage! Thanks for the recommendation. I've been looking for the perfect gift for my son's third birthday in February, and this is it! Just ordered it online -- these must be in high demand, as many stores are sold out! Thanks again for the post. It's nice to know it's "actual kid" tested. Now if we can keep our 1-year-old away from it.....