The papasan swing Nick’s aunts bought us has been a life saver. No joke. Because of this sweet gadget that floats baby Jude side-to-side, I’ve been able to do all kinds of useful things like take a shower and eat breakfast. He has never liked swinging in the traditional forward-to-back position, and I can’t imagine how I would’ve maintained my sanity without those hours he’s spent being rocked by the plastic lamb from heaven. Thank you Fisher-Price. I’d say I owe you, but really, you’ve already been paid.
Until very recently I felt safe plopping him just about anywhere, knowing that even if he wanted to scoot off and find another family it was not possible. Ha! But alas, he is quickly becoming an escape artist capable of rolling around a room and (as I learned the hard way)… wiggling out of his swing. Funny thing is, flipping over must’ve tuckered him out because when I discovered him he was fast asleep, and still swinging.
It’s not like I didn’t know there were straps, it’s just that he never needed them. *sigh* I can officially say: those days are gone.
From now on, he’ll be harnessed in and tied down so I don’t have to worry about him plopping on his perfectly shaped head. (Although, I’m convinced it’d take a pretty big fall for him to even notice since he regularly head-butts me and is never even phased.)
So… my parenting fail can be your child safety reminder to follow the instructions and buckle the babies in.
Sarah: Totally excited to have found your blogs first and now your site…really can’t wait to see another post. I’m wondering about the foster-adopt thing and how that’s going! We’ve adopted both our kiddos through private domestic adoption and now we’re on our way to foster-adopt. This picture of Jude in the swing is absolutely priceless! Blessings to your sweet family & hopefully we’ll get an update soon that you haven’t posted in soooo long because you’re chasing some kids around! :)1 week ago
pinksalmichelle: [via YouTube] My DD does stuff like this and she’s 19 months it gives you a fright at the time!! so cute and so funny!!29 weeks ago
shantrues: [via YouTube] Haha oh the scary surprises of parenting. So cute33 weeks ago
secretlyhidden: [via YouTube] I totally laughed at your husbands face when he found your baby, it was great!33 weeks ago
ImYourLastResort: [via YouTube] hehe how cute. apart from freaking you guys out, of course. ;)35 weeks ago
CatMeltsAway: [via YouTube] Haha i totally i agree. That exact thing happened to me when my daughter turned 11 weeks old. I am a firm believer in fisherprice papasan swings, straps that keep babies in contraptions and radioshack brand batteries. ( thier D batteries lasted 2 months with all night usage EVERY night in our natures fisher price papasan swing) I wish i would have taken a snapshot of my daughter to show you.38 weeks ago
springit89: [via YouTube] hahah picture at the end was priceless…and omg i just read soem terrible comments on here dont listen! they obviously dont know what parenting is like!39 weeks ago
PeanutsMom: I actually laughed out loud when I saw him swinging lol <343 weeks ago
Rose RedNeckWitch: As scary as that is funny, I feel your pain!
Bless his little heart … and yours too. :)
~RNW44 weeks ago
Margaret Burke: Jude having a well deserved rest from smiling
every time he sees the camera, he’s such a beautiful baby.
“Hope” his photo wins it’s the best :D44 weeks ago
Bonnie: this was my fav before i knew it was jude too kute good luck44 weeks ago
Erica 5 Minutes for Mom: Congratulations! Your photo is a finalist in our Silly Kids Photo Contest http://www.5minutesformom.com/9815/finalists-in-the-elefun-friends-silly-kids-photo-contest/45 weeks ago
Andrea: Hi lady- so nice to see pics of your beautiful boy. I have that same swing and cant believe my eyes. I have to strap him in…I assume he’s fine cause he’s so small but you’re right, if there is a strap…strap them in!45 weeks ago
Alisha: Oh that is funny. Good to hear you like that swing. I registered for the same one45 weeks ago
faintsunrise: [via YouTube] aww he’s so cute!
that swing looks cosy!45 weeks ago