On the sticks i wrote the numbers 1-0. The objective of this lesson is to match the amount of blocks to the number on the stick.

We took lei to the $2 store today, and of course, he saw a toy that he "really, really liked". We gave in and got it for him, but i have been trying to limit his toys lately. Not because i'm a mean mommy, but because he really, really doesn't need all of them! And, i will admit, he does like this new toy. It's a helicopter, which is right up his rescue loving alley. So, i'm pretty sure he will play with it a lot...until it breaks in a few days.

On our way home, we made another stop, and while waiting in the car i read a little about Lei's new toy. I checked to see were it was made (China), and there in nice, little writing it said "Product contains xyz (can't remember exactly what it said, but it was weird), lead, some type of phthalate, and a few other words. Known to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

WHAT???

Why are these toys on the market? I turned to Lei and said. "Um, honey, i don't think this toy is a very good toy to play with" Of course he want's to know why, and i tell him. And, he promises me he won't eat it. My sweet little boy. I'll let him play with it for now, knowing it won't last long, and if it does, it just may have to disappear mysteriously.

I had told my self before i was only going to buy the boys eco friendly, green toys whenever they even got toys...i really think i need to stick to that.

Here is a list of green, eco friendly, non toxic toys. All of them are from Amazon and reallyreasonably priced, which along with keeping my kids safe, is also important to me!