I recently went out on a limb and purchased a "sounds too good to be true" used version of the phil and ted's e3 stroller with a double kit for $50 on eBay. If you aren't in the know yet about these inventive double strollers, you have to check them out. The cheapest version (now called the classic) retails for a whopping grand total of $430 if you get it with the double kit. So I really believed it was too good to be true when I won this one for $50. I was becoming quite cynical about it when, fifteen days after purchase, I still hadn't received the item or a tracking number. But it arrived today and is in great condition. I am as excited about this as I am about my new pair of shoes (which are also pretty cool)! Wow, am I a mom or what?
My other recent success story comes from finally succumbing to using a silly looking reward chart a la Supernanny for my daughter. I have to say, I have been humbled more lately by the increasing awareness that much of her behavior is driven by my behavior. How I react to the tantrums and negativity certainly makes a big difference. I am working very hard on keeping my cool, rewarding and reinforcing positive behavior, and trying my darndest to ignore the behavior I want to extinguish. Simple, well-known tactics, but so hard to execute in the heat of the moment! Nevertheless, it seems to be working and we are making progress. Hallelujah for small miracles!
WOW! I can't believe you scored a P&T for $50!! We have the Sport in lime green, pretty much love it! I highly recommend getting the P&T cup holder. The only downside in my opinion is the lack of storage, especially if the little one is snoozing down below. What color did you get?
ReplyDeleteI think it was originally a navy blue, but the fabric is faded, so it looks more like a deep purple now. Everyone who has a P&T raves about it. I still can't believe I got it for that. Thanks for the advice about the cup holder - we have to order a part, so I think we'll go ahead and order the cup holder as well.
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