The Perfect Toy

A couple days ago I got an email from a member of our ward saying that her neighbor was getting rid of a toddler slide and wanted to know if there was anyone who would like it.  I emailed right back and asked if it was still available.  I didn't have much hope since I am usually one of the last to get the email and respond back in time to secure most items.  But this time I was lucky!!!!  I was the first response and we got ourselves a toddler slide for free!  I love getting free stuff but this was so awesome because I know that Lydia would LOVE it.  When I went and picked it up I was talking with the sweet lady who was giving it away and she said that she also had a changing table pad if I wanted that as well (she could tell I was pregnant).  Of course I said yes and it is great!  I am excited to have this since with the c-section I don't expect that I will be able to get on the floor and change diapers much so this will be a big help to put it on a dresser.  Now I just need to find a crib and dresser for the new baby.

Anyway, back to Lydia, it turns out my hunch was correct and Lydia has spent hours of fun on the slide.  Her favorite toy at any playground is the slide and she will climb up anything close to her so this seemed like the perfect combination.  She spent the rest of the day as happy as can be sliding on that toy and the next few days were still a lot of fun.  I was grateful for a new toy to distract her from having to be cooped up in doors all day and this was the right one!  I am so grateful for people who are willing to give away their used items to people who could use them.  It's definitely how we have been able to survive!

This picture cracks me up.  She stopped for the camera to say cheese and her little face is so precious!

This is my favorite video it captures her giggles so well.

What a little squeaky we have!

She kept getting herself stuck at the bottom so I put socks on her so she could go down more easily and it doubled as a deterrent for her climbing back up the slide.  It worked well I must say and she LOVED being able to go a little faster.