Toys

I still love toys - the more creative the better.    It's a passion that has been hidden for many years now, but in searching for things that foster creativity and imagination in our children, it has been rekindled.    Now I'm constantly looking for the best toys.   Occasionally I'll buy them early, on sale, and stock them up for when the kids are ready.   We give toys based solely on when they are ready and can use it, rather then rely on any Holiday, and in this way each gift can be enjoyed & appreciated with the parent.    

Last night I gave Lily a dress-up doll set.   We dressed the two little wooden dolls with magnetic clothing, and she picked up the idea very fast, even expressing pride with the first outfit she put together.  Watching her grasp the underlying concept and and manipulate a new toy for the first time is inspiring.   It was fun, even if I long for the days to come, filled with Lego's and Erector Sets.   It's probably best that we had a girl first, since it forces some diversity - I don't know if I'd be all that keen about a dress-up set if we could be building stuff.