TOYS
It's been a while since we've done any serious toy shopping, namely because Max has a room full of toys which he's more than amused with. But recently he's become incredibly good at puzzles. Quite complex puzzles. And he just sits there and does them, and thinks about them and what colours and shapes and pictures go together. The fact he can do this at this age amazes me, and it's taken us by suprise a little. He's always been very analytical and likes to solve problems, but the puzzle thing just crept up on us. So off we went to the toy shop to see what we could find. I figured I'd buy ahead of time and get some which were for older children, which he could play around with, and eventaully solve by himself without our help. The result is some puzzles which I thought would be too advanced for him which he ate for breakfast with ease. I have another one tucked away, with an amazing graphic on it, which is for a 5 year old. I'm thinking he'll be doing it quite soon at this rate.
I love this picture, and this is only part of it. I had to get it just for the graphic. And for Max, of course.
And you can't go to a toy store and not buy a truck, or two,
or three.
I'm not sure I could do that puzzle but it is a great visual. My two year old nephew adores bin lorries (with working parts and beeps) which are so large that his collection just about fills Kate's living room. Another joy of having a boy!
Posted by:Jane | June 24, 2005 at 01:05 AM
I love that graphic! Really wonderful artwork... Brynne adores trucks and tractors too - she'd love to come over and play!
Posted by:kelly | June 24, 2005 at 01:15 AM
great toys! I have never seen a puzzle like that, I love it. My son loves trucks and cars...that is just about all he plays with right now. so I know the feeling.
Posted by:jenn | June 24, 2005 at 01:17 AM
sorry i didn't say sooner, but thanks so much for that comment about hand-spun yarn pricing! i didn't know what to say to that person who was all "too expensive" "i'm a knitter". i ended up saying something indirect at the end of another post because i guess she's entitled to her own opinion. even if it's wrong.
so, yeah! i love hand-dyed yarn! not that i've bought any, but i'm hoping to trade for it!
Posted by:erica | June 24, 2005 at 03:13 AM
its fantastic when your kids surprise you - and when you start to see some of where their talents lie. love that puzzle.
Posted by:kathreen | June 24, 2005 at 10:10 AM