SWINGERS

A few days ago two of mommy friends and I were discussing the next phase of entertainment for our 5-month-olds.  All three of us vowed when we were pregnant that we would not let our apartments turn into romper rooms with terrible plastic monstrosities that light up and play music.  Given our limited living quarters - "we just didn't have the space." I remember discussing with Dion (my more experienced mommy best friend), and claiming we wouldn't get a swing or an activity gym - out of the question!

Well, since the kiddos have arrived, all three of us have folded.  The first night Annabelle wouldn't go down to sleep, Nathan and I purchased a Fisher Price swing the very next day.  Yucky plastic-y piece #1, followed by an exersaucer, and a doorway jumper. I am foreseeing a Barbie Dream House in our future.  Dion, you were absolutely right.  The babes need to entertained, and we need somewhere to put them. When guests now enter the Ellis apartment, they may mistake it for Gymboree.  Pre-baby, my friend Maureen, thought this was the ideal swing for their apartment.  Minimalistic, modern, and simple.  Love it.  We both agreed, however, it will not be as fun as a plastic monstrosity that lights up and plays music.  Hmmm.

 Another great apartment swing - check out this cool trapeze swing seen on Cup of Jo.

 

That said, Annabelle has reached a new milestone and now goes on swings at the park.  At first she didn't know what to make of it, but now she seems to love the cool breeze in her face (soon to be cold breeze) and smiles as she swings back and forth.  Such a big girl.