Glutton List

Ok, here goes...I've been asked to give some ideas of what Anna Banana might like for the two ginormous gift-giving holidays that she's about to embark upon (Christmas and her birthday, in January). I plan to update this list as I think of things, so this is a first-draft, brain-dump of sorts.

• These We've given them as gifts and they're always a hit. Recently, Anna and I played with some of them at Whole Earth Provision and she enjoyed them immensely. We'd prefer to have the birds that we might see in our backyard (Cardinal, Robin, Bluejay, Woodpecker, Mockingbird and French Hen-->just kidding 'bout that last one).
• Crayons that are made for younger kids.
  

• Some balls to play with. Nothing fancy. Like those plastic balls at the store that are volleyball-size and cheap. Just something to roll back and forth.

• A new pair of Robeez shoes. She's outgrown her first pair and, now that she's trying to walk, a new pair would be helpful. She would need size 12-18month.
  

• Blankets: She has a drawer full of sweet, soft baby blankets, but as she grows, they're getting too small for her. We have one large, fleece throw (machine washable) that someone gave us when she was born and it's wonderful for throwing on the floor to make an impromptu palate; snuggling with her in the recliner; etc. At least one more of those would be great--the one that we have came from The Company Store, just so you'll know..and it's monogrammed, but beggars can't be choosers, no?
• A child-size toothbrush. As she gets more and more teeth, we need to get on the ball with establishing good dental hygiene. They make some that fit over an adult's finger and I've heard that they're a good place to start.
• Books, preferably board books, as she loves nothing more than to sink her teeth into a good book (literally)
• Anything having to do with music and the making thereof. While she has free reign of her daddy's fancy keyboards and guitars, she would probably enjoy an instrument or two made for children to whack at and drool upon.
• Clothes are always welcome. She's currently wearing anywhere from 9 month to 18 month-sized clothing, depending on the brand and fit.
• Duck is her favorite word, so anything that gives her the opportunity to say her favorite word is a big hit these days.
• Bath toys
• Push toys. She's becoming more and more comfortable on her feet, so a push toy would be a lot of fun for her