I had caught a great deal online for a cutesy Fisher-Price Little People nativity set, and was very excited when it arrived the other day just in time to prevent a toddler mutiny.
Having grown increasingly bored with his massive toy collection, my son had begun disassembling our entertainment center and playing Frisbee golf with our DVDs.
When I unwrapped the set, he immediately climbed down from his precarious perch atop the television, put down the Wii sensor bar and came running to investigate.
He smiled and cooed with I pressed the angel on top of the stable and it began to play music. He gave kisses to Mary and Joseph, and laughed happily with the three wise kings.
For about five minutes.
The rest of this week?
This.
I want this set for Hallie. If I get it, I’ll let you know if she does the same thing.
We’ve had lots of fun with it. Hope you do too!
We have the same set and last year I walked past it and noticed a little person in a bathing suit holding a beach ball and Mrs Claus set up in the manger scene in the mix with the crew.
Ha! That would have made a funny picture.
Haha, funny Monkey.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Alison. You know what’s awful? You know about all of our American customs and celebrations and I have no idea what sort of festivities take place over there.
I will tell you that my kids don’t play with any of their toys the way they’re meant to be played with. Their friends come over and actually play with dolls in the dollhouse. My girls pretend that their shoes are spaceships.
I rather like it that way though. Seems more creative and fun.
My daughter does the same thing with her little people.
She makes the bird do some crazy nonsense.
I always think if you when I find her on top of the table.
They’re too much, our lil’ tykes. This morning, my kiddo finished his breakfast and then crawled into his dad’s lap and ate all his Cheerios as well, then drank the milk. The cuteness is overwhelming.
He’s unconventional. That’s all. He’s so frickin’ proud of himself. So cute.
He will do anything for a laugh. He looks at you after each performance, waiting for your applause. Oh boy.
I’ve never seen that before…it’s adorable! Would it be stupid if I bought one to use as my nativity set?
I like Monkey’s creativity! A camel on top of the manger is so unexpected. I hope he’s having a wonderful Thanksgiving! (Oh, you and Paul too, of course!)
I think it would be super cute to use as your nativity! Hope you had a great holiday as well.
Camels ARE exceptionally awesome. (Maybe not as rad as, say, angels – but close!) Have you ever seen a camel run? It’s the most ridiculous thing ever, except that they’re crazy-fast. Your wee man might be on to something!
Camels are kind of creepy. They have funny looking mouths. But I understand they are quite useful in certain places! My nephews rode one this summer and it had an attitude.
My son learned to run at around 11 months, and his body had such a hard time keeping up with his legs that he totally looked like a camel when he was running. Like he had far too many joints bending in the wrong directions, or something. The hubs and I confirmed this one night, via YouTube video of camel races, and nearly peed ourselves laughing…. Don’t worry, we’re already saving for therapy
I love love love that kid
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He’s such a joy, Kim! We are thankful ever day for him.
My mom had a real hummel set that I would work very hard to destroy as a tiny tot. I like to think this is a better option.
Happy holidays!
Oh wow, a real hummel? Jealous. This one is baby proof, for sure.
Whatever you do, don’t teach him that camels spit.
We’ve had some…issues…in our house.
This made me LOL. Gross!
Ha! That is the cutest. I just love those sets. If mine lights up or makes noise, I don’t know it. And that’s okay with me.
I cannot imagine the cacophony at your place if you allowed battery-operated toys. For real.
My girlfriends kids just set up army action figures all around to protect Baby Jesus … too cute!