Words to play by

Elise is well into the grab-anything-within-sight stage, so we're having to move plates, glasses, picture frames and other household items out of her reach.
She is particularly fond of reaching for the TV remote, the iPod and my cell phone.
In response, Anni came up with a good phrase, even if Elise does not understand it yet: "If it's black or gray, it's not for play."
Look around you and think about that for a moment; it makes perfect sense. In our house, that puts off-limits electronics and remotes, my camera, the phones and music equipment. Oh, and the black-handled Wusthof knives in the kitchen.
Yeah, I would say that's a good policy.