My favorite things

Today, a conversation cropped up regarding favorite toys after our executive editor made a noise that sounded much like the Fisher Price Little People Barnyard cow noise.

It made me feel nostalgic for some of my favorite toys that I threw out and now regret.

First, The Woodseys.

I played with the Woodseys for hours on end. I loved Mama, Papa and Milkweed. They had a log cabin house with a carrying handle.

The critters were puppets that squeaked. They came with a book, furniture and Mama had a broom -- everything a little girl could ask for, really.

Second, Puppy Puddles -- by far, my all-time favorite toy.

I can't find a picture anywhere. That's how rare this gem is.

Here's description from an online index of 80s toys: "It was a hard heavy plastic dog, when you squeezed it's rubber collar it urinated."

That about sums it up. Expect you could also make it drink water and it came with its own tray and newspapers to pee on. Actually, to get it to pee, you had to make Puppy Puddles sit on a spike.

I loved that dog.