Thursday, December 11, 2008

“Sit Still and Keep Quiet”

This request is a standard for any parent, and is usually quite plaintive in nature when uttered in search of a respite from their children’s ceaseless talkativeness. Most commonly, it’s in the context of long-trips in the vehicle and repeated “are we there yet?” complaints, but wishing they’d put a cork in it for even a moment is a desire that can surface any time and place.


Here at Cymax Stores, we’re pleased to offer a solution that will most certainly get them seated, and happily at that – whether it will keep them quiet and if it’s practical for the back seat of the station wagon, that’s likely another story. Fact is, all children love bean bag chairs and one or more may be a great choice for Christmas this year.


That they’re the only piece of furniture a child can safely throw him or herself onto with projectile force and that is just the tip of the iceberg when assessing why kids like them so much. They’re easily pulled this way and that; like directly in front of the TV for Saturday morning cartoons until Mom comes down and goes on about eyesight or something silly like that. How about below the window sill as those necessary extra inches for ducking and popping when “spying” on the neighbors?


Bean bags are perfect for practicing your wrestling moves on, I can verify that one from personal experience. My bed was the top turnbuckle and my San Diego Chargers bean bag chair was my hapless opponent prone on the mat. Flying elbow, leg drop or body splash – it was nice to have options. From a little more docile perspective, it often doubled as a bed when a sleepover was in order.


Bean bag chairs for kids have come a long way since then, and a visit to Cymax will quickly confirm this. Very young kids will almost certainly be enamored with any of the Elite Child Plush Collection Animal Bean Bags, I particularly like the horse myself with its orange saddle as the spot of choice for your little guy or girl to become a cowboy roaming the range that is your rec. room. “Dolfy” the dolphin might be a good choice for any young marine enthusiast with aspirations of being the next Jacques Cousteau.


Once they add a few more years, the boys are almost sure to take an interest in sports. For aspiring QBs, an XRocker Sports Football Bean Bag is sure to be a hit. (note: any young football fan should be give an Sports Coverage San Diego Chargers Sidelines Bedding Set as a means of getting their fandom started off right – you’re welcome) Little Beckhams will surely love an Elite Soccer Big Ball Bean Bag. Pint-sized race car drivers will be thrilled to find an Elite Nascar Bean Bag on Christmas morning. Similarly, your princess will likely be “tickled pink” at the realization she’s free to add an XRocker Shiny Pink Bean Bag to her room.


Trying to get children to stay quiet for any prolonged period of time is like hoping to savor a popsicle in a sauna. It’s never going to happen, and I’ve heard the only way to appease yourself is to take solace in the fact they’ll go through it themselves as parents, however many years away that consolation will be. (my parents have recently alluded to the long-awaited satisfaction drawing near) Think of that the next time you’re still a ways away from that booked single hotel room on the way to Disneyland, or maybe “Dolfy” can sit between your two loveable malcontents.

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