Well, it wouldn't necessarily make you a bad mother if you woke her up at 12:01 am, would it? So that you could, you know, take lots of pictures and share them with your friends list who are also now eagerly anticipating the whole waking up and seeing this moment.
Because, hoo boy, there's going to be one very happy little girl in your house in the morning.
I note also that play kitchens have become considerably more sophisticated over the years.
I hope she loves it! I think she will. But if she doesn't, I'll play with it.
I note also that play kitchens have become considerably more sophisticated over the years.
I am relieved that you can still find toy kitchens that don't make any electronic noises.
What I like best are the tiny little metal pots and pans. There's even an eensy little colander, and a teakettle. When I was a kid, it was all plastic. But this stuff, you could actually cook tiny quantities of food in.
You should still get in the habit of checking your oven very carefully before turning it on to preheat, especially if there's any plastic food in her kitchen. Er...in your kitchen.
My mother gave her two little wire market baskets full of wooden food - one basket of dry goods, and one basket of fruits and vegetables that are held together with velcro and can be cut with a wooden knife. We are so all set.
Alex actually understands all about never touching the oven because it's so hot. She often helps me cook, and is careful to avoid the burners and the oven door. Whew.
Oh, those are so much fun! I especially love the toy bread with the slices stuck together with velcro. (I like to wiggle it apart with a fork, just like an english muffin.) I hope you continue to enjoy the clanging of little metal pots and pans after the initial excitement wears off.
It's from Target - the "Play Wonder Kitchen Center." It was only $80, which is the cheapest I've ever seen for an all-wood kitchen set. We got an additional set of pots & pans & cooking implements, also from Target, for $15. The drainboard and dishes are things Alex already had.
That's a wonderful price! When I bought my daughters a Little Tykes plastic kitchen set 20 years ago, it cost more than that. And was not nearly as nice.
I highly recommend it. Putting it together was a little tricky, but it's very sturdy, doesn't take up much space, and is beautiful to look at. Right now the stovetop is chest-high on Alex, which probably means that it will be good for playing for several years.
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Because, hoo boy, there's going to be one very happy little girl in your house in the morning.
I note also that play kitchens have become considerably more sophisticated over the years.
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I note also that play kitchens have become considerably more sophisticated over the years.
I am relieved that you can still find toy kitchens that don't make any electronic noises.
What I like best are the tiny little metal pots and pans. There's even an eensy little colander, and a teakettle. When I was a kid, it was all plastic. But this stuff, you could actually cook tiny quantities of food in.
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Alex actually understands all about never touching the oven because it's so hot. She often helps me cook, and is careful to avoid the burners and the oven door. Whew.
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-J
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It's really, really nice.
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(Anonymous) 2007-04-11 04:56 am (UTC)(link)Seriously, that is one cool kitchen.
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LOVE!
And want pics of Alex with her kitchen!
Re: LOVE!
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I was always so jealous of Nan and Daisy.
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(But yeah, that was the coolest. I've always been a big sucker for anything miniature.)
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