thomas the train has been recalled. for lead paint. lead F#*&ing paint. it is only some of the parts, but how do we know for sure? i cannot believe this, primarily because our thomas trains are a big favorite.

you know, i spend hours and hours of research and effort to try and make sure that my kids are safe, especially from lead--and then this happens. i know not to get ava plastic jewelry from the grocery store, but thomas the train? at 20$ a pop? do you think they could have afforded to institute some quality control?

of course this leads to the current can of worms about manufacturing in china, but what it boils down to is that i feel so unsafe. totally at the mercy of free trade...

anyway, new rules on toys in this house. handmade only. just kidding. but not that much.