toys

If you haven't read this article, read it now...I read it a few days ago and really felt inspired to take some action in my own kids' lives when it comes to all of their stuff.  Of course I have adapted it a bit and won't be taking ALL of my kids' toys away, mostly because unlike Ruth's kids, Cole and Vera are young (4 and 2) and not yet in "real" school 5 days a week.  I am with them most days 24/7 with the exception of Cole's preschool (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings) and Vera and Asher's mother's day out (Friday mornings).  I feel like because of this, we need a few "extra" toys still laying around the house to prevent total and utter chaos from ensuing.Today I have spent roughly 5 hours sorting and putting about 90% of Cole and Vera's toys up in the loft bedroom. ... [Read More]