Bailee must have gotten a "popper" in one of the Easter eggs at her after school program recently. We're driving in the car last Thursday and she says "Mom, look!" I turn around and see she has this rubber circle thingy stuck to her forehead. Then she proceeds to stick it to her chin and her cheeck and her arm. It really was like a suction cup that just stuck to her. She pretended to be a wicked witch with a mole even. Pretty funny.
Now, granted, I only discovered these poppers in the last year or so when Bailee would get one in a goody bag from a birthday company. Oriental Trading Company's website describes them as "Mini Marbleized Poppers. Flip these vinyl toys inside out, place them on a hard surface and watch them pop up! A simple yet fun activity, these colorful poppers can be used on tables, hard floors and even sidewalks." In retrospect, I realize this states nothing about sticking it to yourself. There's a reason for this!
When Bailee woke up for school on Friday, we were both horrified to realize she had basically given herself a hickey (not that I said those words out loud to her...I didn't want to have to explain that). And the reality is, she was horrified. I was trying desperately not to laugh out loud or even smile. In my mind, I could just see the animal from the Dr. Seuss book "Put Me in the Zoo". At least there was only one spot. She was so embarrassed that she asked me to explain to her teachers and ask them not to ask her about it. I emailed them and they all got a big chuckle out of it...who wouldn't?! Poor thing. This picture is from Saturday - 2 days later, while getting a haircut. It's now Tuesday night...and there is still a slightly red circle on her forehead. Oh my...
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