Oh my how things have changed!
Before I started putting together Jacob's Valentine's box for this year, I took a look back at
his gift from last year. If you don't recall, it looked like this:
I was super proud of that Valentine box, and I still say it was the perfect gift. For a baby boy.
But when I started thinking about what I would fill his box with this year, I was hit with a new thought. I no longer have a baby boy. I have a growing toddler, a little boy. Man was that a slap in the face. But it's absolutely true.
And we are ALL BOY. Our lives these days revolve around cars, trucks and trains, and I think you'll see that reflected in this year's round up. It still brings me such joy to put together holiday gifts and fun for Jacob and here's what we've picked out for our 20 month old this year:
1.
Thomas the Tank Engine Starter Set: Little man was introduced to trains over the holidays in Michigan and has become obsessed. His buddy Levi had this train set and he absolutely loved chasing the train around and around.
2.
Train PJs: I knew as soon as I saw these at Old Navy that they were right up Jacob's alley. He saw them when I was unpacking our suit case and gleefully said "shoe shoe!" (choo choo)
3.
Robot Sippy Cup: I'm a huge fan of Target's sippy cups because they are cheap, they don't leak, and they put out new ones every month it seems. We got their Santa one in December, and their Snowman one in January, so it seemed natural to get their Valentine's Robot one to match little man's robot Valentine box.
4.
Where do Digger's Sleep at Night?: If "shoe shoe" is Jacob's favorite word, then "shuck!" (truck) is a close second. We've read him this book before and he loved pointing out the different trucks on the pages, as well as the sleeping boy "night night", dog and cat on the last page. Now he'll have a copy of his own.
5. Garbage Truck and Figurine: These little truck and worker sets were less than $2 at Aldi's and the one Jacob got for Christmas quickly became his favorite present. I rushed back (and sent family members out) to find all the different varieties.
6.
Turtle Bubbles: What Toddler doesn't love bubbles? Jacob is still learning to say both bubble and turtle, but I love these Melissa and Doug bubbles with the little turtle perched on top.
7.
Heart Breaker Raglan: I snatched up this adorable tee from Paper Doll Clothing Co after Valentine's last year and prayed I was correctly anticipating Jacob's growth rate and was getting the right size. Luckily, it fits just right and it looks adorable with his red sailing shorts.
8:
Pottery Barn Kids Robot Box: I bought this back while I was pregnant with Jacob during an after Valentine's sale, but they have similar boxes every year and they have nice straps on the back so that they can be attached to a chair too!