Pink n Plastic

I have never been particularly fond of pink and plastic - the two as separate entities are OK in general its just when they combine as one that the effect tends to make me gag. So far I have pretty much managed to steer clear of the stuff throughout my own and my baby's pretty little life, however, the time has come. River has recently informed me both through her general choices in life along with phrases such as 'I need that' - that pink and plastic is on trend for two year olds and i have no choice but to join the ranks.

So with her 2ND birthday coming up the time has come to focus a little less on Topshop, Whistles, French Connection, Alexander McQueen, Todd Lynn, Phillip Lim, Givenchy, Derek Lam, Christian Dior, etc etc etc.... ahem, and focus my attention instead on...

Toys R Us.

An Iron and ironing board?.... I'm sorry but what am I saying to my little girl if I present her with this? 'Yes an iron is a toy and feel free to play with mine as well.... and also 'ironing is fun and something to aspire to'... no. No toy irons.

A pretend microwave?.... please see above.

A pretend kitchen?.... er, please see above.

A pretend hoover?... well she just plays with the real one already and besides... please see above.

But wait ... what's this? Ah Hah!!!!! The perfect pink and plastic thing for my daughter EVER!!!



Thank God for that... a sensible present that will teach her all about the important things in life. I think I can forgive the pink.