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Friday, November 18, 2011

My Kids Really Don't Need Christmas Presents

People have started asking me what I'm getting for my kids for Christmas and I have to admit that this question makes me a little panicky. I'm such a nerd that I'm actually worried that there is a toy out there that they NEED for educational development and that I'm going to deprive them of this if I don't research toys for toddlers. Does every 18 month old need a ball pit? Oh no! We don't have one! Just as I'm starting to really panic, I look around my house and wonder....do they actually really need anything? Consider the evidence:

Little Buddy often finds a way to break the toys anyway. I can't tell you how much time they've spent with this toy. First they take it apart. Then they beg me to put it back together, then they play with it for awhile, then they break it again and the cycle starts over.

Every night all they want to do is wrestle and jump on the couch cushions.

They find ways to spend their time in unique ways. This rock collection took a long time to assemble.

They spent an hour one night trying to catch leaves falling from the trees. Again, a free activity and very heart-warming.

Okay, it's time for me to come clean. Of course I'm going to get them presents. Sheesh what kind of Mom do you think I am? They love getting presents and I have to admit that I do love seeing them figure out a new toy. The toy on the top photo has held up well over months and months of abuse from the kids and it does keep them very busy. We won't stop wrestling or catching leaves, but I think Little Buddy really does need a ball pit. Right??

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Friday, November 18, 2011

My Kids Really Don't Need Christmas Presents

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