I had to document this, so other people might perhaps be spared the massive cleanup thereof:
I think it's funny she was wearing all purple at the time.
Below is in the bathroom, obviously, with the aforementioned toy bin on the left and numerous toys drying on the right. What is actually in the tub are her usual bath toys. It could have been worse, but remember there was also a bunch of stuff that I couldn't just dump in the tub, unfortunately. Time will tell which toys we end up having to toss. But hey, that's the risk you take when you dump grape juice on them, right? :) And like she really cares. She's a year old!
What I can't get over is how long she must have been sitting in cold grape juice, just playing!! I mean, I guess they're right when they say babies like to experience different things "just to see", like for example the liquid itself, the color, the temperature, what it did to her clothes and the toys, etc. BUT GEEZ!! You'd think she would've been like, "HEY, THIS IS COLD AND WET AND UNCOMFORTABLE, MOMMY AND DADDY!!" Instead she sat there perfectly quiet and content for at least 10 minutes, maybe more. Crazy girl. At least it gave us an excuse to let her feed herself some applesauce, which we (especially me) avoid doing because it makes such a mess. Bath time afterwards, anyway, right? But my issues with food messes is a post for another day....
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All that story and she fails me mention the most important part:
Daddy was the giver of baths and foodal items. That's right. I'm a good 1930s dad.
Don't wash any toys that talk...that is unless you don't WANT them to talk any more. :-) Any toys with parts inside of them won't survive the washer and dryer. You'll have to spot scrub them or toss them. You can wash regular stuffed toys, though I suggest putting them in a mesh laundry bag or in a pillow case and tie up the top. That will protect the toys from damage. You can even wash plastic toys in the washer, or dish washer. :-) Sometimes when my kids' bath toys get mildew on them, I put them in the washer on the gentle cycle with some bleach. Good as new. Of course you always have to be careful when bleach in involved. Good luck my dear!
How come you didn't wonder why she was so happy and quiet for 10 minutes???
Because I could see her from where I was sitting and she was just sitting there happily playing with toys. Every once in a while she would look over at me and say "Dadadadadadad".
Because she's been in the toy bin before...just not that one. So we thought she was just playing with the numerous toys in there, like she has in the other one. And we were distracted; I was making dinner and Braden was on the computer.
As for Jenna video...I'm surprised I was able to post pics; we'll have to see about video. Be patient, be patient, don't be in suuuuuuch a hurry! Remember that song? :)
thanks for the washing advice, Carolyn!
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