Last December DH and I checked out the children's section at IKEA with the idea of finding something for our granddaughter's Christmas present. I noticed the little step stools and my interest was piqued.
The 'teacher part of me' could see what a versatile gift this could be. Obviously for use as a set of steps, a seat, or in imaginative play the stool could become a car or boat, but also a possible 'stage'/ dolls house for games with the Duplo people or other toys; or whatever Anthea's imagination could come up with. 😃
But then that same 'teacher part of me' thought of such scenarios as the stool falling on little feet/toes/squashing little fingers, or a little person falling off the stool and hurting herself. My vivid imagination also could 'see' the possibility that the said stool could be used to open doors etc for a potential Houdini!
But we still bought it! And yesterday at a family get together at DsD2's place, I watched Anthea having fun with her IKEA stool.
She has learned how to climb steps and how to go down steps safely on her bottom...
I think she likes her stool!
The 'teacher part of me' could see what a versatile gift this could be. Obviously for use as a set of steps, a seat, or in imaginative play the stool could become a car or boat, but also a possible 'stage'/ dolls house for games with the Duplo people or other toys; or whatever Anthea's imagination could come up with. 😃
But then that same 'teacher part of me' thought of such scenarios as the stool falling on little feet/toes/squashing little fingers, or a little person falling off the stool and hurting herself. My vivid imagination also could 'see' the possibility that the said stool could be used to open doors etc for a potential Houdini!
But we still bought it! And yesterday at a family get together at DsD2's place, I watched Anthea having fun with her IKEA stool.
She has learned how to climb steps and how to go down steps safely on her bottom...
I think she likes her stool!
Anthea is a sweet child - her photos made me smile - how lucky you are to have her in your life.
ReplyDeleteWhat great gift for Anthea... she's such a cutie....
ReplyDeleteThat's a great gift! She will have years of fun and use out of her little red step stool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift that will last a very long time. Anthea is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What darling child. The little red stool looks like it will get lots of love.
ReplyDeleteHello Maria, such a versatile gift for sweet little Anthea! I bet you're glad you went through with the thought to buy it for her. She loves it - that's so obvious from your photos. Even that little cut out for the handle is put to use. Hope the heat up your way isn't being too awful. Cheerio now :D)
ReplyDeleteyes she certainly is getting lotd of fun from this stool such a lovely age to be
ReplyDeleteHow very cute Maria. I miss seeing the little ones in my life grow up. Love the stool.
ReplyDeleteAwesome looking steps and what a real cutie Anthea is. Looks like she's having fun.
ReplyDeleteI thinks she appreciates the stool very much!
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH what great pictures!! She totally LOVES her gift. Perfect selection.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
I'm glad the initial "teacher thought" won out!
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