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As if hobnobbing with other Mom Bloggers wasn't enough of a bonus of membership in the Mom Bloggers Club, (a club I still want to be a member of even though they'll have me), I was recently offered the opportunity to review some products from Bumkins new Dr. Seuss line. I know, life's been rough.

This opportunity holds special meaning for me. I've been a big fan of sneezles and kabeezles, yahoo Doris and all things Dr. Suess since my childhood in the 1970's. I've also been on the lookout for a new Bumkins bib ever since "the dark day", which came to pass shortly after Lily Rose was born. Weary and demented from lack of sleep, I had somehow managed to melt Joe Joe's favorite Bumkins monkey bib on our gas stove.

Please don't send any emails of concern for my son's welfare. I assure you Joe was not in it at the time.

The package from Bumkins arrived ceremoniously a couple of days ago. The dogs were spitting and barking and growling and being generally inhospitable. From the sound of things, we quite naturally assumed that the abominable snowman himself was juggling ferrets covered in fish sauce whilst spraying them with a hose. A quick inspection by The Bitter Half proved this to be a false alarm. He returned carrying a brown box and wearing an expression most often seen on Desi Arnaz before shouting "Looothy!".

A dollop of drool began to form on my chin. Bitter Half's eyes widened. He froze. I pounced. Oh, yes! I was excited. I don't get out much I'll give you that. But still - this is Bumkins gear! I couldn't wait to see what they had sent. I cut the tape and let Joe open the box. One by one the treasures emerged and I laid them out on my crafting table and gazed upon them in all their shiny spanking-new glory.

They had sent me the Dr Seuss Fleece Bunting, a Dr. Seuss Junior Bib, a colorful Dr. Seuss Christmas ornament, and their new catalog!!! I fondled them. I sniffed them. The Bitter Half will tell you I even licked them. I basked and appreciated and thought well heck, this is a very nice treat.

I shot a look at Joe Joe, who inexplicably had food on his face. We locked eyes.

He balled his chubby little hand into a fist and ran. I chased him down and got him settled with a clean shirt and a cup of snoozleberries. Then I put the bib on him. He didn't tear it off so I can only assume that he was happy again and had finally forgiven me for maiming his monkey bib.

Then it was Lily's turn. The Dr. Seuss Fleece Bunting is a 12 month size and too big for her at the moment, but that didn't deter me.

I am grateful that the good folks at Bumkins thought to send the 12 month size rather than the 6 month size, so she will be able to wear it all Winter. I love the way the blue and white polka-dot lining frames her face. This outfit would work well for a child of either gender. Both the hands and the feet of the bunting are cuffed and could be turned in to let hands and feet be free, or turned out to form mittens and footies to keep little hands and feet warm on a cold Winter's day. It is soft enough on the inside to be worn over a diaper, and roomy enough to be worn over clothing. I love it. It's a real quality product and I appreciate the thought that went into it.

Lily had a ball posing with the Dr. Seuss ornament. No fun pun intended.

We're all happy as clams here at the compound. Thanks Bumkins for the opportunity to review your exciting new product line. You get two thumbs and a stinky toe UP!