Safety First

With a curious little one on the move our next project was to "baby-proof" the house. This has opened my eyes to a whole new industry of gadgets making millions on the scared shit-less new parent category that I'm now a part of. A trip to Babies R Us was next up on our list so I could once again just open up my wallet and dump it in their cash register. From outlet covers to baby gates they have it all; except the plastic bubble that I wish he could grow up in.

While browsing the section I stood next to another couple looking for window locks for what looked like their 2 year little adventurer. So I asked if they ever had any trouble with him opening the oven and if they knew of anything to use. He replied that this was one area they never had a problem with. The one and only. He then goes on to explain how now their son has discovered how to scoot a chair up next to the window and open them up....... from the second story. "WHAT??!!!" I replied with my eyes bugging out of my face. So what lies ahead is still just as frightening as the first day I brought him home but the look on that little boy's face the first time he made it across the room all by himself is worth every second.

Needless to say I've spent most of my day off today doing just that, 'Baby-Proofing;. The outlets are covered, babygate is in place, fireplace foam is stuck, coffee table is in storage and we're ready for him to explore. I have to admit that sacraficing my sense of style in home decor for a safe atmosphere for him to learn in was much easier than I had anticipated.