Friday, April 13, 2012

Ronnie vs Ashley (Me)

People, I need help (and opinions in MY favor... HA!)  Preston's first birthday is next month, and Ronnie and I do not agree on the same big gift for him.  Since we don't have a neighborhood park, I want to get him a small swing and slide combo, like the one below:


Little Tikes Endless Adventures Swing Along Castle
It runs around $130, which is a lot since he will outgrow it in a couple years, but is safe, and will be useful for the next baby one day.




This is what Ronnie wants to get him:

Power Wheels Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Lil' Lightning McQueen (Hudson Hornet Piston Cup)

I know, right?  Go figure.  Honestly, I think Preston would have fun with this, but I just would rather choose the swing and slide over it.


If we had a neighborhood park, I wouldn't worry about getting a swing, but Ronnie feels that the neighborhood behind ours, and the one down the street that do have parks are close enough for us.  Ummm, yeah, I have to get in a car to go there.  They are not walking distance. 


So...we need advice please!  Which do you think will be worth the money? 

7 comments:

  1. Get him the swing set and then have some grandparents buy the car (or vice versa)

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  2. What about trying to find a swing set that's still safe for him but would last him until he's a little older? That would alleviate some of the cons of the swing set choice.

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  3. Ideally, I'd like to buy a nice wooden set that will be entertaining for years, but it's A LOT of money. Maybe we can see if grandparents are willing to chip in. Another issue is that we don't plan to stay here in our house for a long time. I mean, we'll be here as long as we need to be, but if one day is possible to build or get a bigger house, we will, and most likely one with a park. Thanks for your input Amy and Mike!

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  4. I say the swing set, kids get bored quickly with just the car!! Not a parent quite yet, just from observation of course.

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  5. Ronnie,car is useless.Arlis has one for his first b-day and last for 2 months because they grow so fast....Swing is ok if youre going have another child..We will be sending him b-day gift so you can use it to buy the swing..its up to you..See you all soon..L.U

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  6. Check craigslist and get both.

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  7. my kids use the swing set sooo much more than they ride in their jeep

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