Is there such a thing as double yuck?
I had them over, [translation = against my will] to three sets of all too willing hands, but I avert my eyes so I do not have to look at the disgusting things. I find it hard to believe that I have shelled out hard cash for these most revolting items. [translation = $3.99 each] I remind myself that it's all in the cause of therapy. [translation = cheap at the price]
Each child offers thanks in their own unique way.
“Thanks Mom, it's kinda gross…. but in a cool way!”
“I fink maybe I am liking it a little bit, or maybe not, or maybe…….I don know,” his hands pump the vile thing, which calms him, [translation = just as it is supposed to do] and narrowly avoids a meltdown.
The little one squeezes it tight and offers, “woozy woozy woo! We love you! Yes we do!” by which he means that the therapy toy is a hit.
“I think dey are horrible!” offers Nonna, in her strong Italian accent as she pulls a face. She said out loud, what I thought myself.
“Hey mom! Nonna said a bad word.”
It’s always so much better when minds think alike. I think that's probably a triple yuk, but of course that is merely my own very narrow perspective.
July 25th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Well, to look at, I’d have to say, “Ewwww!” It looks like something from a Star Trek episode.
July 26th, 2007 at 7:30 am
I love the new site and it loads just great! Nice and quick.
July 26th, 2007 at 7:35 am
I also love the new site, and I LOVE gross things.
And I’m thrilled it calmed them.
July 26th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Wierd. I’ve never seen anything like it (and Patrick would probably love it…but then again, he plays with my friend’s cat’s toys).
July 26th, 2007 at 10:45 am
I’m going to refrain from making any comments about ball squeezing.
I remember as a kid having something similar that was a filled water balloon type thingie. It didn’t cost no 3.99, though. There’s nothing new under the sun…..it just costs more now.
July 26th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Okay – so where do you get it? I think Little Bug would LOVE these!
July 26th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Hey, your nails are nice! The ball? Icky!
July 30th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Samuel got one of these in a “goody bag” last winter. It was orange with black netting and the bubbles that oozed out were bright flourescent green! It was so gross but so captivating!