Fascination with random everyday objects!

So once again it has been a while since I have posted and I'm sure you are all dying to hear the update (he he), but as I put myself back together, get into the swing of things, and collect my thoughts, I have a random question I need answered. I'm always amazed at how much money we can spend on toys for our kids and yet it seems that they find the most enjoyment in the most random every day objects. Like in a previous post, Jaxon so far in his life has been fascinated with laundry baskets, which usually run between $3 to $8. This is nothing compared to the $35 nursery music player I bought for his crib. When we were at Lake Powell, Jaxon found fascination in a plastic sand shovel. It always took him a few minutes to get used to the water. He would cry, but as soon as we gave him his shovel, he would calm right down. Now a sand shovel probably costs under a $1. Once again that is practically nothing compared to his baby floor mat which cost around $25. And finally, today at Costco Jaxon was sitting in the cart and kept pushing the plastic piece on the cart up and down to make a funny noise. This type of entertainment is free and what a steal considering we pretty much ate lunch with the amout of samples they were handing out today (that makes us sound like bums...eating lunch with the Costco samples). I guess to sum it all up, all I am saying is that I could have bypassed the $60 spent on baby toys and bought Jaxon a plastic shovel and laundry basket for under $10, wheeled him around Costco a few times a week, and he would be a happy camper. What have you found your kids intrigued with that are every day objects? Are my kids just weird, or does this go for all kids? I'm curious...

Oh Dad!

Here is a tribute to all of the fathers in my life! Namely my father, Matt's father, and the father of my children (Matt)! I love you and thank so much for all you have done and continue to do for me!! Here is a reason why I love each of the dad's in my life!

1. My dad is the hardest working person I know. I dare you to find anybody who works harder. He is always there for me and loves me no matter what!

2. My father-in-law is very selfless. Whenever we visit he takes time to take us to the office and clean our teeth (even on a Saturday). He rarely thinks of himself and is very caring. We love you!

3. Matt really is probably the most forgiving person I know. I tend to hold grudges but Matt seems to forget about it in 5 minutes or less. Now that I think about it, maybe it is just senility setting in. I love you and thanks for being such a great father for Jaxon and Carter and getting down on the floor and playing with them and being their punching bag!

Jaxon's Request.

Dear Fellow Bloggers:

Don't you think it is about time there was a post just about me! It seems like my mom likes to brag about everything except me. I made my mom promise that she would make a post just for me and this is the result! These are just a few of my favorite things at the moment!

Love, Jaxon

1. Hammer won by my uncle at Lagoon.

2. Grandpa! He gives the best hugs! (not to mention one of the only people I will hug).

3. My stellar smile! For some reason whenever I smile I get out of trouble. Can anyone tell me why??

4. My pincher fingers - good for more than just eating!

5. Bike rides with my brother. (Squishy balls are pretty fun too).

6. Laundry baskets!!

7. My 6 teeth - I cut my first one at 4 months and am now working on my 6th one at 8 months!