Despite a years’ worth of payments for insurance they would not fix a crack in the screen because it wasn’t interfering the functionality of my crappy phone. I could have taken the phone outside and finished it off with my high heel, thus warranting a repair; instead I gave the high heel to my service plan.

Like any respectable and newly available woman I went out immediately and found myself a hot sexy younger model, with a sports car. Hello gorgeous!

This baby is a techie mama’s dream come true. Here’s my short list of reasons to swoon over the Apple iPhone.

• I very easily converted my favorite songs into ringers. It’s especially great when your phone starts belting The Weather Girls.
• It’s part iPod…only better because of the built in speaker. I can play Chibby’s favorite Baby Genius Tunesanywhere. Music tames the wild toddler.
• The camera is remarkably good for 2 mega-pixel with no flash. Just looky at this photastic image of my son flirting with an older woman in the hospital waiting room today.
• The Google map function rocks. Not that I ever need directions but the iPhone finds me wherever I am and gives me step by step directions to my destination.
• The iPhone syncs with my outlook automatically! This is a blessing. Upcoming appointments, contact information, and even email are all a tap of the finger away.
• I check my favorite blogs from my phone or even look up online sale ads from the store.
• This sexy little sucker is easy to use.
• And my hot pink case doesn’t make me love it any less.

Really and truly my new touch screen lover is far superior to my old one. And at the same price as my last phone I love this one so much I may have the Apple logo tattooed on my butt.

Don’t worry, Techie won’t be jealous, I took him with me to the dark side and we’re helping each other through this very difficult transition.

Features: The Little Tikes Handle Haul & Ride converts from a walker to a ride on to a wagon and features and adjustable handle with 3 buttons and 7 sound effects.

Assembly:  Easy

Battery Life: Awesome.  8 months on 2 AAs which were included!  Annoyance Factor: Low. Sound effects are just quiet enough and easy to tune out.Cleaning: An occasional quick wipe down with soap and water does the trick. Complaints:  Pull out handle does not lock in wagon position, very frustrating for my 16 month old also poses a pinching risk.  The truck can only be converted between walker, ride on, and wagon by a parent.  When used as a wagon the bin is really too small to hold much of anything. Mommy likes:  This truck exceeded my expectations.  The 6 wheels and controlled steering make this a very sturdy and almost topple proof ride on toy.  The steering wheel has big buttons that are easy to push. Of all the toys we own this is by far the most durable and most loved.  This truck from Little Tikes takes a beating.  Because of the issues with the handle we’ve only ever used the truck as a ride on but I have seen my son push, pull, and ride on it when configured this way.   The Haul & Ride keeps my kid entertained on his own and when he has a play date one child can push and the other can ride. Baby likes:  It is easy to get on and off by himself, the buttons make cool truck sounds, he can push backwards on truck really fast. Weee!Abusability: This toy has been banged, wanged, dropped, turn upside down, ridden by adults, kicked, shoved through spaces too small for passage, used as a battering ram, and ridden every day and it still looks and works perfectly.Mommy Mile Guide Rating:   ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥    (5/5)Bottom Line:  This is the mother of little boy ride on toys.

Specs:

•  Price Range: $19.99-$29.99
• Availability: Toys R Us, Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, easy to find!
• Measurements: 23″L x 10″D x 18 1/2″H
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required
• Recommended Age: 1-3 years