4 MONTHS THEN AND NOW

Edie here. You know, looking back to when I was 4 months old; I realize that little plastic toys and things that go "BUZZ" and "CLICK" are not what the world is about. Sure, they help with motor skills and sound identification, as well as helping to hone one's dexterity and sense of touch and depth perception but come on! Growing up is more than being infatuated with the latest plastic gizmo from China or becoming completely focused on some mindless toy with no use in the "Real World". Get Real People. I only hope my little sister Lily can one day take a cue from me and not even deal with the inane toys Mommy and Daddy get us involved with just so they can take pictures and laugh with their friends when we strike a cute pose. Lily, if you are reading this, don't fall for it. Don't give in. Be strong and listen not, to the delicious plastic siren song of the Exer-Saucer.

Hey, turn that off.

Lily here. Thanks for those pearls of wisdom big sister.

I think I'll just kick back, relax, listen to some hip-hop and learn from your mistakes. I'll let Mommy and Daddy think I'm still at a 4 month old reading level while actually, I'm submitting plans to all the major auto makers for my design of a new carbohydrate based fuel source that not only can be used to power vehicles but may also reduce your cholesterol when eaten at breakfast. See you later.