I took some advice from another mom and took away half of my kids toys.
WWWHHHAAATTTT!!!!!
Let me finish. They then trade the remaining toys for the new ones that you took away. My kids really enjoy these new toys, they act like they have never seen them before. Another great benefit to this method is a CLEAN playroom.
Note the empty spot on the shelf. They traded babies and paraphernalia for ..
a kitchen set.
When they tire of a toy they can just trade Mom for a new one. The only problem is...........
Mom can never find the toys!!
This is actually a new year's resolution for me. Since we are DONE (Yes, Mom I said DONE) having kids, we can get rid of the tons of baby stuff. I have set a goal to have the attic clean and organized by June. We would like to finish it into storage and a bedroom for Jensyn. As you can see from the picture, that is pretty much impossible right now. Hopefully by putting it out there, I will be forced to keep this resolution.
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4 comments:
You can do it- It's very therapeutic! Don't you remember our old days cleaning out the service desk at Shopko just pitching stuff in the garbage and saying, "Guess that got lost in the remodel."
Channel that feeling.
P.S. the toy trading deal is genius.
you are the master, i just shut the basement door and try to ignore it. It would be best to have another plan.
Do I get any points for having a clean storage unit and a messy playroom???? We all laughed at the bum card. Madeline now wants to get on the computer so she can see your blog. I love it. I will have her comment. See you this weekend.
Becca-
I do remember how wonderful it was, however I am working against a stronger force-Dee Young. I WILL do it and have already started. It IS very cathartic and fun!
My youngest sister is having her first baby girl so she'd take any baby stuff you want give away. Let me know. We'd be glad to help you out! :)
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