The stocking is (supposed to be) the best part

Of Christmas, that is. But what do you put in a stocking for a baby?

This is the question I was faced with when out shopping recently, and I fear I did a bad job of it. I should have delegated this responsibility to Chad, who stuffs a great stocking, full of trinkets and treats that I either already love, or things he introduces me to that I then wind up loving. My stockings for him are never as good - too predictable (CDs/socks/underwear), full of things he never uses (remember those Odour Eaters, Chad??) and generally uninspired.

Anyway, Liam is getting some babyproofing gear. Nice, huh?? Some cupboard latches and some doorknob covers. He is also getting a new bib. Heck, I'd might as well be really nice and throw in a jar of strained peas!! There are a few fun things in there; I got an extra little pack of Roll Around toys for him, and a small toy truck, and some bathtub fish that squirt water. All in all though, it still seems like a lame little stocking. Good thing he'll be too young to remember how much his first Christmas sucked, but honestly, when you can't fill up half the space with candy canes and chocolate, it's a much harder job than you'd think.