I keep in touch with my mommy via Skype now that WhatsApp updated and no longer supports old iPhones like mine :*( Anyway, one day on Skype my mom excitedly shares the news that she found the cutest toy giraffe for Hannah. I heard the word giraffe and immediately thought of Sophie, so I asked "Mama, no queras decir que compraste a Sophie!?" (basically, I can´t believe you bought Sophie). We are talking about a woman who will forgo buying that fabulous purse she fell in love with until she can find it on sale. She looked at me and said "Sophie¿?, pues no se, pero la vi en una tienda y me encanto, es una girafa tan bonita, te la voy a enseñar" (in other words, What you Talkin´ ´bout Willis? I just fell for the display, marketing, and general cuteness of said toy).
Sure enough, she returned with the Sophie the Giraffe Plush Toy and Teether Set in hand and the most adoring look on her face. I started laughing and told her all about the world´s general obsession with this toy. She laughed and said, "Mira pues no sabia, pero esta muy bonita eh" (who cares! it`s gorgeous). I was overcome with endearment and appreciation for my mother, she ignored her notorious love for bargains so Hannah could have a toy she found adorable, despite the price tag. I thanked her and several weeks later, with my sister came Sophie the Giraffe. Upon seeing the toy in person, I admit it`s cute, but as a marketing professional I know it really is just a very well marketed rubber chew toy. Did my daughter like Sophie? Yes, she chewed on Sophie`s legs and head and grabbed her by the neck with her chubby little hands just like reviews such as This One said she would.
Does it live up to all of the hype? Truth be told, no, my daughter could live without it. Case in point, our last outing with my BF (the reason behind this post). Sophie joined us as she now always does because I am not an ungrateful daughter and want Hannah to get the most out of her grandmommy`s gift. While we chatted my baby girl grabbed and played with her Sophie on and off, but What saved us when Hannah started getting restless? Was it the famous Sophie?... no. Was it mommy`s booby?... No. Was it her sippy cup?... NO! It was, however, the sippy cup´s internal valve.
So, just like in those MasterCard ads I love so much: Soft, easy-grip, all natural Sofie the Giraffe teether... $25, Baby preferring to play with a sippy cup internal valve... priceless!
Or is it?
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