The Fantabulous Chronicles

Amid the Covid lockdown, Aaron and I embarked on a quest to keep our kiddos entertained, turning bath time into more than just a cleanliness mission.

Enter the whale toy—a seemingly serene creature that promised “calm soothing music,” a space saucer ballet, and a water-activated light show. Perfect for our toddler, right? Wrong.

The toy arrived, batteries were enlisted, and the kids were set free. The next few minutes were anything but calm and soothing. Picture one volume setting (ear-shattering) and the chipmunks belting out “ooo ee ooo ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang” on an endless loop. This whale has survived numerous mishaps in its almost four years under our roof, enduring enough roughhousing to render it voiceless (hooray!). Now, with another tiny tornado on the loose, this musical whale has been resurrected, thanks to Aaron’s repair skills, much to the delight of our three kiddos.

The moral of the story? Tread carefully in the vast waters of online shopping, folks. What claims to be calm and soothing might just unleash a symphony of chaos!