Wednesday Randomness

I have started reading "The Happiest Toddler On The Block" and I have to say it is a pretty darn good book. Some of the techniques are a little strange and make you feel a little foolish, but I get why they can/do work. I will admit that I haven't done all the techniques as he has described, but just taking the theory and having a better understanding of how the toddler mind works naturally makes it easier to understand her behaviors and how to deal with them in a manner that is more constructive. I have already noticed a difference and I am pleased with not only how she is responding, but how the daycare kids are too! I am pleased with my new parenting skills.

We also have been having some success with the potty again!! I am proud to say that we had a full poop on the potty this morning with no prompting at all from me. My baby girl is getting so big ♥

Anywhoo, while I sit here enjoying my Contigo cup of Keurig coffee I am thinking of the many cool new skool contraptions I would like. All of course are tools that would improve my life as a busy WAHM. There are so many fancy shmancy gadgets that are supposed to make life easier, simpler and turn your babies into non pooping, sleeping, smiley, prefect little robots. But I think the following items would truly make my life simpler which in turn gives me more time for my babes and that my friends makes for happy babies. So here is my wish list

**I do not work for nor am I affiliated with any of the below mentioned companies. That said, I am not opposed to accepting items from mentioned companies in exchange for a real honest review ;) **

1. iRobot Roomba - a little cute machine that vacuums by itself. I detest vacuuming. The mere thought of having one of these makes me feel all tingly inside. *the Scooba looks pretty darn sweet too

2. Steam Mop - Not really set on a particular kind though having the hand steamer would be nice too. Quick chemical free cleaning and sanitizing. Something very much needed here with the daycare and a baby that will soon be crawling all over my floors. Try as I may they never seem to be clean enough. (I blame the dog)

3. Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer - It was not a short while ago that I thought it was odd to need an expensive stand mixer when my $15 hand mixer worked just fine thank you. But then I started making bread and buns. While my arms do appreciate the 10 minute work out I receive from kneading the dough, my ever so non-patient children don`t always allow me all the time I knead need.

4. iPad - in reality this really has nothing that will help me manage my time better. In fact it would probably be a time sucking device. But it looks cool

5. Wine - again, absolutely nothing to do with house management but you know what they say ... "A happy mom makes for happy kids"

There it is folks. My giant infomercial. That is just a little taste of my commercialistic (yes, I know that is not a word) self. Next up .... all the baby crap that is nothing but a useless waste of space.

If you have any of the above items please tell me how much you love or hate it and leave me a list of baby items you thought were over priced paper weights.