[blparent] presents?

[Barbara Hammel]

We have the new version that works like a pop-up toy.  If one wanted to make 
it easier to find the letters you could put a Braille letter on each child's 
desk, but they are in alphabetical order.  There is a spot for an extra 
child so you can personalize the toy.  We haven't done it yet.  I t requires 
hooking it up to the computer and downloading some software from the site.
I think we got ours at Target or it might have been Toys R Us.
I don't know how durable it will be but the kids will always have someone 
hanging onto it when they play with it.  We've gone through too many 
favorite toys too quickly when allowed to play independently.
Lest anyone choose to criticize that decision, remember my kids are severely 
autistic and toys generally get thrown across the room on a regular basis.
Barbara




Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay 
any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose 
any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.--John 
F. Kennedy
-----Original Message----- 
From: Kate McEachern
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:21 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] presents?

How is the learning classroom?  Would love your thoughts about eas of use
and dorability.  And would love to know where you found one in stock.

Thanks.
Kate
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] presents?


> And, wow, Kate.  No drama is definitely the best gift of all!
>
> I got a satellite radio so we can listen to it in the van--it's already in 
> the car--or in the house.  The twins got soft blocks, some weighted 
> things--a snake and some snap bean bags--and the V-Tech learning 
> classroom.
> Barbara
>
>
>
>
> Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay 
> any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose 
> any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.--John 
> F. Kennedy
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Kate McEachern
> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:13 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] presents?
>
> hello to you all and happy holidays.
>
> The girls were happy with their gifts this year and that was a plus since
> this was the first time we felt like celebrating in about two years.
>
> Ash got accessories for the Nentendo wy (I know I spelled it wrong). She 
> got
> a few games as well.
>
> She also got some clothing and a toy dog with a note saying "there's your
> dog and this one doesn't have to be walked" since she asks daily for a
> puppy. A sock munky and candy. A stuffed animal back-pack of a dog, and a
> beginner tatew art kit complete with air gun and ink pens.
>
> Tiffany got some play food and pots and pans to go with her play kitchen. 
> A
> munky back-pack, a Dora pillow, a Dora doll that swims, the Little People
> house, floor puzzles, and a bowling set.
>
> Now Ash is motivated to help organize their closet.
>
> My gift this year was nice, it was the gift of no drama.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 11:03 PM
> Subject: [blparent] presents?
>
>
>> So what kind of gifts did you and your kiddos get?  Santa brought Gab a
>> remote control helicopter that she promptly broke in the middle of the 
>> road.
>> It was flying at about 15 feet when it got out of range and crashed to 
>> the
>> ground.  Bummer
>> She and I went to Walmart today, but not a single helicopter was to be
>> found.  I would of bought her another if indeed, I'd seen one.
>>
>> Other than that, she received sketch pads, doodle pads, colored pencils 
>> and
>> some glue sticks.
>> From dad, she received a stuffed Clairese from Rudolph the red nose show 
>> and
>> from mom, a big blue purse.
>> From my brother a gift card for Barnes and Noble and miscellaneous candy,
>> cookies and perfume.
>>
>>
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