The Latest, Greatest Low Tech Devices

I am device rich. My calendar is always with me to schedule the next dentist appointment or to remind me to pick up a kiddo.  My map tells me where to go when I'm lost (which happens a fair amount.) To see if a store is open, I only need to dial a number. Hmm, that cloud looks menacing...an app lets me know to grab an umbrella.

But being device rich can mean being quality time poor.

No worries though, because I have the latest in low tech technology!

Clearly this little piggy is an
excellent listener!
(Ben Earwicker via sxc.hu

www.garrisonphoto.org)
Arms!  Yes, arms. They are wonderful for turning the wheels on the bus round and round.  These security devices make crossing the street with a kindergartener safe.  They are the perfect utensil for eating baby carrots. You can't beat arms for wrapping up little ones (and big ones) in hugs.

Once you have arms, you really need to get another device...

Mouth! This ultimate multi-functional tool can be used for singing about twinkling little stars, kissing booboos, and saying I love you.  You really can't make a high quality funny face without a mouth- you gotta get one of these!

I've had another device for a long time, but the instructional manual is so confusing.

Ears.  I recently learned you have to clean all the potatoes out of them to improve sound quality. Then, you need to stop cooking, take a break from laundry, and put down all your other devices. Finally, lower the ears to the right level of the person using their mouth device which may require kneeling down to interact with a 3-year-old. Don't forget to turn off your own mouth device!  

Now you can use your ears to really listen to all the very important things happening in the lives of your little people. Ears may be the most important device I have.


What is your favorite low tech device? 

Comments

  1. I find ears and eyes work well when in sync. When I really REALLY want to make sure that my kids and I are hearing/listening to one another, eye contact is required! I guess that is eyes, ears and mouth as well. :-)

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    1. Absolutely! "Mommy?" "Yes, dear" I say while continuing to cut strawberries. "Mommy?" "Um-hmm?" "MOMMY! I'm trying to talk to you!!!"
      Oh...you want me to look at you, so you know for sure I'm listening. That's pretty smart, kiddo.

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  2. Sometimes I wish my ears didn't work! My low tech device that I can't live without is my pencil. I can write whenever, wherever I am without needing electrical power. The best part? I can write upside down without worrying about my pen not working.

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    1. Did you know that they have pens that can write upside down now? They are called"0-Gravity Pens" I think. :)

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    2. Erik you know everything! That is good to know, in case I decide to start writing upside down (which is totally possible, because I'm pretty weird!)

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    3. Pencils are the best. Especially when it's so quiet, you can actually hear the words being composed. And sniffing pencil shavings has always been a favorite smell from way back when we got to use the huge swingline sharpener in grade school. Yumm.

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  3. I like that low-tech device that're called, I think, ropes. They come in handy - they keep your pants up, they make perfect toys, and they keep things together (combine toys and together to have a family bonding experience, and combine those pants with ropes to make sure no undies are seen. ;) Best if all steps used together. :) )

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    1. Awesome answer! They are good to have in case you ever need to save someone, too. Wouldn't you love to be the guy who says "Oh I have a rope in my backpack!" and save the day?

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  4. Heeheehee. This reminds me of the old Ren and Stimpy commercial for "log."

    Gotta love something a simple as arms. And mouth. That's a good one too. *winks*

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    1. "It's Log! It's Log!" I love me some Ren and Stimpy.

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