By The Wiz
Ever since Easter, Toddler-Man, who is almost five and can no longer be called a Toddler in any way, shape, or form, has taken to ripping up pieces of paper and hiding them around the house.
Of course, since he is only four, his hiding places mostly include everywhere the floor is. It’s lovely. So lovely. I liked it better when he was cleaning toilets like a maniac.
When I can’t play with him, because it kills my brain cells to call picking up random paper “playing,” he plays by himself and is ever so proud of all the paper he found. Yet, he can’t ever seem to find it all. (Lest you all think I am a bad mother, I have played this “hunting game” with him more often than I care to admit).
It’s always a party, I tell you. Always. Also, that waste of time and energy that was a basic hearing test? Remember? Oh yeah. $170.00 Joy. Could be worse, I guess.
And by way of blatant self-promotion, I also have more stuff in my Etsy shop if you’re interested.
OOHHH! I just my journal from Carrie. Yay! I have to go play now.




Wiz, either you or your husband must be a gamer. “Earrings of Awesome” and “Earrings of Power” sound like dungeon swag!
Comment #1 by Proud Daughter of EveMarch 28th, 2008 at 10:28 pmOh, I just love (read not love) those made up little kid games. Only at my house the rules are always incredibly complicated, and if I don’t do it exactly right and with the proper display of enthusiasm, the game creator is either royally p.o’d or collapses into a puddle of tears.
The Etsy shop looks very promising. I would request more bracelets or how ’bout pendants? The earrings are mahvelous, though.
Comment #2 by bythelbsMarch 28th, 2008 at 11:24 pmOh, fun stuff!
#3 (my 3 year old son) is obsessed with tools, balls (baseballs, bouncy balls, etc.) and keys. When he finds one or the other, he becomes so fixated on “the task at hand”, i.e. unlocking doors, unscrewing screws and nails, throwing the ball all over the house and jumping up to make it go higher while yelling “mom! Look! Look! I stronger!”
Way better than a pick-up game, sorry! Although at times I think I might go crazy with all the doors he’s locked just so he can “test the keys.”
I wish I could make jewelry like you, though. Perhaps I could buy yours and just pretend I made it…okay, just kidding… about the pretending part…and maybe the buying part, too…for now…only for now…!
Comment #3 by cherylMarch 28th, 2008 at 11:52 pmGamer lingo FTW (For the win!!)
Comment #4 by AprilMarch 29th, 2008 at 12:12 amI didn’t know it was gamer lingo. Hmmm….
Comment #5 by The WizMarch 29th, 2008 at 12:50 amYou trying to make me look bad, woman?
Nice work on the new stuff. Sorry about the paper-chase…
Comment #6 by Tracy MMarch 29th, 2008 at 1:11 amHow can I resist? Power and instant skinny? You have played to my weaknesses well young Skywalker. I cannot resist.
Comment #7 by solMarch 29th, 2008 at 1:35 amOh heavens. I can’t wear these earrings. For Valentine’s DH bought me a pair of sterling silver earrings. He spent like $45! One minute in the ears and my lobes were swelling and itching and I hurt down both sides of my neck. I think this is the metal most people are supposed to be able to wear, but it’s no good for me. I actually do best with cheapies from Target. What kind of metal is on cheap jewelry? I’m sure you’re quite done taking my requests now. Sorry. The earrings were lovely and dripping with power.
Comment #8 by solMarch 29th, 2008 at 1:49 amI’m with sol — the earrings are adorable, if only I could wear them. My metal skin contact allergies have progressed to the point that I can only wear 24 karat gold earrings (and most other jewelry, too, though earrings are the worst). And even the gold can only stay in for a couple of hours. But I wish I could wear your adorable earrings
And sorry to hear about the pick-up game. I’m sure it would drive me nuts after a while (read: not very long at all), too. But on the other hand, my son being able to make up a game and tell me how to play it and ask me to play with him sounds like heaven…
Comment #9 by VadaMarch 29th, 2008 at 2:54 pmVery pretty stuff, Wiz. I hope you sell truckloads.
I wish I knew how to make something. I know how to make really cool pinatas, but that’s about it for me and craftiness.
Comment #10 by SueApril 1st, 2008 at 4:25 am