For some reason I have received the American Girl catalog for several years. As the mother of a boy who deplores all things girly, I used to flip through the catalogs wistfully, sigh, and throw them away.
A few days after Anna was born I received another American Girl catalog in the mail and devoured it with glee. I finally had a reason to look!
As usual, I skimmed over the "modern" dolls at the front of the catalog. I have no use for those. The history geek in me expressed interest only in the "historical" dolls. Imagine my dismay when I saw that the doll I had always wanted to get for my hypothetical daughter had been discontinued just a few months prior (Samantha, from the turn of the last century). A newcomer, Kit, from the Great Depression looked promising. I just needed to sit back and wait for my daughter to age about seven years.
Another American Girl catalog arrived today. I almost threw it into the recycling without looking at it since the historical dolls really don't change that much and since Anna is still only 15 months old. Steve was washing the kitchen floor, though, so I couldn't get to the recycling bin. I sat down and for once a modern doll--their "Girl of the Year"--caught my attention.
Her name is Lanie. She's cute. Blonde. Has the same inexplicable buck teeth as all the other American Girls. Likes nature. Has a pet bunny. And...
...she has her very own camper!
It has a shower, a pull-down bed, a sleeping bag, play food, and stickers so you can decorate the interior and exterior!
I decided that I had to get it for Anna. I could put it away for a year or two or eight until she was old enough.
Then I saw that it costs $295 and weighs 43 pounds, and I decided it could probably wait. If I can't find it a few years from now, I can always buy it off ebay...or maybe make one out of cardboard.
So funny! But maybe you could stop by one of the AG stores on your adventures and get Lanie. But if she is not old enough to beg for one of those money pit dolls, I would't get them. The story is great, the cost is too.
ReplyDeleteYes they are pricey pricey pricey. My oldest daughter at 5.5 just started begging for them so you have a little while.
ReplyDeleteWe are building our grandaughters the campers for their Christmas presents. We are going to use paneling..glue and small nails to construct it.When we get the plans ironed out I'll give you a holler!! And It won't weigh what they says it weighs!!
ReplyDeleteCindy and Walker