Big Day – Toys ‘R’ Us!

So, this isn’t the first time we’ve been to Toys (/Babies) ‘R’ Us with you. Far from it. Your doctor is right down the street from the nearest one, and that’s just one of the excuses we find to browse around what has become our new favorite store. It’s incredible how one’s world changes when one has a baby. Fun takes on a new face.

You, however, have typically found our baby superstore shopping experiences less than exhilarating given that you are usually exhausted from the hour drive out there, your doctor’s appointment, sitting through lunch with your parents, plus whatever other stops we’ve had to make on that particular day. Usually by the time we get to Toys ‘R’ Us you are plum tuckered out and want nothing more than your crib. You have been fussy every time we’ve been (by no fault of your own), until Today!

We didn’t wait for the excuse of a doctor’s appointment this time and went straight to the store with no stops, and the result was – you had a blast!

You started out in the shopping cart while we grabbed the few things we needed to purchase. I gave you a huge Koosh Ball. That fascinated you for quite some time.

Then, the real fun began. Instead of passively observing from your carrier, wrap, or cart, we let you loose!

I could hear you thinking, “It’s about time!” Your little feet were stomping like mad. Click click click went your Jellies. There’s no place like Toys ‘R’ Us. There’s no place like Toys “R” Us.

Daddy introduced you to all the Toy Store Characters. BullsEye was your favorite. He got big smiles. Good choice!

Meeting Rex was a little scary since he roared at you, but Daddy was there to make sure you were safe.

By the time we were ready to leave the Toy Story Section, you were ready to join the cast. Look at you. Way cuter than Jessie, or Bo Peep for that matter. You’re a shoe in.

Then, Momma had fun staging you all around the store. You were a good sport, hanging out in swimming pools…,

….playing with hula hoops on the floor….,

…and lounging in your first princess chair.

I think I speak for both your Daddy and I when I say that today got your Daddy and I excited – even more excited – to watch you grow up. We saw the future – more possibilities, more fun, more activities, experiences. We saw our little girl grow up a little bit more. It was a good day.