A Good Deal on Fun
This story begins with a good deal on a hot summer day. We were visiting a local store when the clearance rack caught our attention. Most of the items were of no interest to us, but then Daddy spotted a shiny remote control car. I was quickly on board with the idea as I have always been attracted to cars as well as things that Daddy is interested in.
Mommy objected to the purchase at first insisting that a remote control car was not a suitable toy for a two year old. I wanted to object since I am two and a half, but I couldn’t figure out how to articulate this thought. Daddy managed to turn Mommy around on the idea. It really was a great deal and we are always looking for inexpensive ways to spend an afternoon.
We brought our purchase home and took the remote control car out of the box. I have never seen such a toy before and I was eager to give it a go. I was very disappointed to learn that the battery required charging. While I am not certain what a battery is and why it likes to spoil the fun, I do know from my use of the tablet that when the battery doesn’t want to play there is really no sense in arguing about it.
The following day the battery was more cooperative and we set off to the park across the street with our new toy stored safely in the bin underneath Clementine’s stroller. There is a school next to the park with a large section of concrete around it. This would be the perfect place to take our remote control car for a test drive.
Before we made it past our driveway, I spotted something on the trunk of daddy’s car. It turned out to be a ladybug! I love ladybugs and I wanted to pet him just a little. Mommy said ladybugs don’t like to be pet and this one didn’t want to play either so we moved on.
In no time at all we arrived at our destination. Daddy put the remote control car down and backed away while I promptly ran up and picked it up off the ground. I’ve been playing with toys for some time now and I know you must get your hands on them to play.
Daddy seemed to disagree and after a short debate, the car was back on the ground. How are we were supposed to play with our new toy without touching it? Then the remote control car moved! My initial reaction was shock and surprise but I recovered quickly and set off in pursuit.
After several minutes of chasing the car around in circles, Mommy pointed out that this was Peachy’s new car and not a toy for Daddy. I felt that Mommy was making a good point and that it was my turn to play.
Daddy handed me a small plastic box with buttons on it. I had no idea how this contraption fit in with the remote control car. On the other hand I have never shied away from a button and had no issues with pressing each one in turn. Then Daddy pointed out that all my button pressing was having an effect on the car. That was unexpected!
After a brief tutorial on the buttons and some careful observation, I was ready to play. I sent the little car zooming back and forth while I jogged behind pointing the little box at it. Daddy said I didn’t have to follow the car around but that didn’t make any sense to me.
I must admit that the controls were a bit tricky. Forward and reverse was easy enough to master but turning was a much more difficult concept to grasp. I could see that these buttons were having an effect on the remote control car, but it proved impossible to predict the outcome. For the most part it would appear that those controls send the car flying in a random direction.
Overall it was a great day and money well spent. We took our toy out several times over the next few weeks and each time was just as much fun as the first. The turning controls still have me baffled but that doesn’t stop me from having a good time. We never would have guessed that an impulse buy would have turned out to be such a great purchase.
Aw! What a lovely post. Yes, sometimes the craziest of impulse buys end up giving the greatest satisfaction! #KCACOLS
If only every buy worked out so well. Thanks for reading.
I think my kids had remote control cars from an early age. It took a while to get to grips with them but they are great fun #KCACOLS
I really didn’t thing Peachy was old enough to understand how it works but she didn’t seem to have much trouble figuring it out. She still struggles with steering the thing, but then again so do I. Thanks for visiting.
Love that photo of Peachy with the ladybug! Soooooo cute!
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Me too. That’s why I just had to include it in the post. Peachy has been watching this show called Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. One of the characters has a pet ladybug and ever since she’s been watching the show she just loves ladybugs. Thanks for reading.
I love how you write from your child’s perspective. I think this is such a great idea! I often wonder what my children are thinking! LOL. So sweet! Thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS
Thanks. It’s easier now that Peachy is actually talking. It’s just a matter of articulating it a bit better. But I’ve been doing it since she was a baby so I’m used to it. And now I’m starting over with Clementine. Thanks for visiting.
Oh you can’t beat a cool remote control toy! Oh and what a little cutie pie 😉 #KCACOLS
Thank you and thanks for reading.
The concentration while controlling the car is great! I love how you have to remind Daddy it’s Peachy’s car… #kcacols
Yes. Daddy can get carried away sometimes. Thanks for visiting.
Sometimes you just to go with the flow and be impulsive X #kcacols
It’s fun to be impulsive once in a while. Thanks for reading.
Aaw, this is so sweetly written. And I’m glad the car turned out to be a great hit! X
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Thanks. We’ve had a great time with the car. I’m sure we’ll get even more enjoyment out of it next summer. Thanks for visiting.
Gotta love a remote control car! They are exciting things aren’t they 🙂 #KCACOLS
Super exciting when you’re two. Bordering on magic I would say. Thanks for visiting.
Remote control cars are the best, so much fun for all ages #KCACOLS
Very true. We each took turns and had a great time. Thanks for reading.
Dex loves his remote controlled Noddy car! At first he liked to chase it but recently he has learnt how to control it himself.
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This is Peachy’s first remote control car but she has been chasing them at the park for some time. Now she gets to experience the other side of it. Thanks for visiting.
Sounds like a good purchase, even if it was really for Daddy! #KCACOLS
I would say it was for all of us. Although Daddy did get to try it first. Thanks for reading.
very fun. We cleaned out the garage lasts weekend and found an RC car that had been missing for quite some time. Now for some batteries…#KCACOLS
Luckily ours is the rechargeable kind. It lasts for a fair while too. But it doesn’t work if we forget to charge it. Thanks for visiting.
My mum gave the kids remote control helicopters and it was the one toy that competed with the computer – teen, tween and little one all played with them for hours. #KCACOLS
I bet they loved that. Sounds like fun. Thanks for visiting.
Remote control cars are fab aren’t they! I remember playing with one when I was younger, and my son has had a few that he’s really enjoyed learning to control! x #KCACOLS
I really didn’t think it was going to work out as well as it did. Peachy surprises me all the time. Thanks for visiting.
I love that you write from your daughters POV. I will definitely look forward to reading more posts! My husband would love the car! #KCACOLS
That seems to be pretty common among husbands. We would love to see you back again. Thanks for reading.
AAhh what a lovely post and hasn’t peachy got big, congrats too on your latest addition. Great to see you back with your family tales:)
Mainy
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Thanks. It’s great to be back although it hasn’t always been easy with a toddler and infant in tow. Thanks for reading.
I absolutely love that you are telling this from your daughter’s perspective. One day you will have a treasure of her memories to give her! What a great graduation or wedding gift that will be!
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I never considered that. I think you might be onto something. Thanks for visiting.
I love watching little ones figure things out. It is especially fun if it works in a way they were not expecting!
Very enjoyable read!
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Thanks. I love that too. Always learning and figuring in the cutest ways. Thanks for visiting.
How cool. It looks like you had a good time playing with Daddy’s, I mean your new toy!
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Yes, a good time was had by all. Thanks for reading.
I bought my son a remote control car a couple of years back and he loved it. I used the controls out of sight so he thought it was magical! You’ve reminded me that I should probably let him have a go now that he’s old enough to control it! #KCACOLS
You definitely should. I’m sure he will love it. Thanks for reading.
This is cute, and lovely photos. Funny how sometimes the most spontaneous buys turn out to be the best! #kcacols
Thanks. That is true. Sometimes it’s nice to let loose a little. Thanks for reading.
Ha, our car-mad boys have a huge collection of RC cars. Hours of fun – even if they’re not always the most robust of toys. #KCACOLS
I think they’re fine toys. They teach manual dexterity and spatial awareness. In our case they’re great exercise too. Thanks for visiting.
This looks like so much fun! We just bought a remote controlled car for our 4 year old’s birthday #KCACOLS
I’m sure he loved that. Thanks for visiting.
Impulsive buying is always fun! #KCACOLS
Always! At the time anyway. Thanks for reading.
Beautiful children and lovely photos, thank you for sharing them with us.