Christmas List Revisited

Thanks to some very supportive friends and family members (thank you, T and J), I've overcome my writer's block and have been able to construct a list of things I'm sure The Princess would love to get for Christmas.

First off, my girl is constantly sticking things in her mouth. We've wanted to try chew tubes and Chewelry for a long time now, but we just don't have the disposable income we used to. So, unconventional as it may seem, these items are on her list.

Next up: screw the age ranges on toy packaging. There are some things she's had since infancy that she prefers above all else, and they're getting kind of ratty. Some have even been worn out. After taking inventory of her favorite things, replacements for the oldest, rattiest, and worn-out-iest make up a good portion of her list.

Then there's her unflappable affinity for Pillow Pets. She just loves them, and there are now mini varieties on the market, so I no longer have to worry about Arlington being dethroned.

Lastly, I searched around for products geared toward occupational therapy, people on the spectrum, and some from our favorite brands to date.

And if she still doesn't care about opening presents this year, who the hell cares? At least I can say with confidence that she'll be happy with what she gets.

And I'll bet you a dollar none of it will end up collecting dust in the basement.