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  • November 20, 2007 at 4:31 PM #102157
    5yes
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    I agree completely. I grew up overseas dirt poor and remember having one used toy that I could call my own. I did get into a space creating frenzy for the first kid, but that more to do with folding and refolding onsies and painting the house. The second baby came home from the hospital and slept in bed with us (let the family bed bashers begin) because I found out that that was all they need. However, my well meaning in-laws, friends, and coworkers have given and bought me so much crap that I have been feeling swamped and actually left most of it in the garage with my first baby, who was an angel. We even had a garage sale and sold most of the stuff, just to get fresh loads of it when the next baby came along. I requested at both baby showers for diapers only, or contributions to their college funds if someone was so inclined. That is the main present the boys get from me and hubby for every birthday and Christams. My number two son has been a whole different story – screaming day and night. I have tried every trick and gizmo that I got to try to keep him happy – he is grumbling in his swing right now! Finally I started blogging and now I am in zen again, despite being surrounded by bits of broken plastic worthless toys and participating in consumer America (though if I buy anything myself it is from a garage sale or craigslist, you can even buy diapers for great deals). Sorry, I have to work on writing more concise posts, I feel way too long-winded. Anyhoo, while in theory your statement is noble and is both my ideal and upbringing as well, please know that when and if you have children, brightly colored toys and bouncy twirly whatevers will start flying at you from all directions whether you want them or not!

    November 20, 2007 at 4:39 PM #102019
    SD Realtor
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    couldn’t agree more about the toys factor. the space though is nice. Raising boys and hoping to live vicariously through them someday when they become pro athletes means many a nite of playing football, hockey, baseball, and of course thier favorite, tackle dad and/or pony rides in any of the rooms throughout the home. My oldest toddler blows off most all toys but will putt his ping pong balls all over the house for hours using the putter, hockey stick or baseball bat. Again, just having room and space is nice.

    Yes it is the interaction that is the most important thing, not the quality of the toy. Besides I can gaurantee that pretty much any toy presented to my two boys will be broken inside a week.

    5yes I will go easy on you and not bed bash although I definitely disagree…

    SD Realtor

    November 20, 2007 at 4:39 PM #102102
    SD Realtor
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    couldn’t agree more about the toys factor. the space though is nice. Raising boys and hoping to live vicariously through them someday when they become pro athletes means many a nite of playing football, hockey, baseball, and of course thier favorite, tackle dad and/or pony rides in any of the rooms throughout the home. My oldest toddler blows off most all toys but will putt his ping pong balls all over the house for hours using the putter, hockey stick or baseball bat. Again, just having room and space is nice.

    Yes it is the interaction that is the most important thing, not the quality of the toy. Besides I can gaurantee that pretty much any toy presented to my two boys will be broken inside a week.

    5yes I will go easy on you and not bed bash although I definitely disagree…

    SD Realtor

    November 20, 2007 at 4:39 PM #102110
    SD Realtor
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    couldn’t agree more about the toys factor. the space though is nice. Raising boys and hoping to live vicariously through them someday when they become pro athletes means many a nite of playing football, hockey, baseball, and of course thier favorite, tackle dad and/or pony rides in any of the rooms throughout the home. My oldest toddler blows off most all toys but will putt his ping pong balls all over the house for hours using the putter, hockey stick or baseball bat. Again, just having room and space is nice.

    Yes it is the interaction that is the most important thing, not the quality of the toy. Besides I can gaurantee that pretty much any toy presented to my two boys will be broken inside a week.

    5yes I will go easy on you and not bed bash although I definitely disagree…

    SD Realtor

    November 20, 2007 at 4:39 PM #102134
    SD Realtor
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    couldn’t agree more about the toys factor. the space though is nice. Raising boys and hoping to live vicariously through them someday when they become pro athletes means many a nite of playing football, hockey, baseball, and of course thier favorite, tackle dad and/or pony rides in any of the rooms throughout the home. My oldest toddler blows off most all toys but will putt his ping pong balls all over the house for hours using the putter, hockey stick or baseball bat. Again, just having room and space is nice.

    Yes it is the interaction that is the most important thing, not the quality of the toy. Besides I can gaurantee that pretty much any toy presented to my two boys will be broken inside a week.

    5yes I will go easy on you and not bed bash although I definitely disagree…

    SD Realtor

    November 20, 2007 at 4:39 PM #102163
    SD Realtor
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    couldn’t agree more about the toys factor. the space though is nice. Raising boys and hoping to live vicariously through them someday when they become pro athletes means many a nite of playing football, hockey, baseball, and of course thier favorite, tackle dad and/or pony rides in any of the rooms throughout the home. My oldest toddler blows off most all toys but will putt his ping pong balls all over the house for hours using the putter, hockey stick or baseball bat. Again, just having room and space is nice.

    Yes it is the interaction that is the most important thing, not the quality of the toy. Besides I can gaurantee that pretty much any toy presented to my two boys will be broken inside a week.

    5yes I will go easy on you and not bed bash although I definitely disagree…

    SD Realtor

    November 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM #102024
    5yes
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    Wow! Your toys last a week? My 3 year old destroys anything in his reach so quickly that he has been demoted to playing with sticks in the yard! FYI, not a fan of a 16 year old kid sharing the family bed, both boys now sleep in their own rooms but as tiny infants it pained me too much to see them crying alone in their cribs.

    Now I am off topic but the kids are so fun, love them, and I wish the original poster much joy with their upcoming baby.

    I guess I should go try spending some of that quality time with the kids that everyone is talking about:)

    November 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM #102107
    5yes
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    Wow! Your toys last a week? My 3 year old destroys anything in his reach so quickly that he has been demoted to playing with sticks in the yard! FYI, not a fan of a 16 year old kid sharing the family bed, both boys now sleep in their own rooms but as tiny infants it pained me too much to see them crying alone in their cribs.

    Now I am off topic but the kids are so fun, love them, and I wish the original poster much joy with their upcoming baby.

    I guess I should go try spending some of that quality time with the kids that everyone is talking about:)

    November 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM #102115
    5yes
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    Wow! Your toys last a week? My 3 year old destroys anything in his reach so quickly that he has been demoted to playing with sticks in the yard! FYI, not a fan of a 16 year old kid sharing the family bed, both boys now sleep in their own rooms but as tiny infants it pained me too much to see them crying alone in their cribs.

    Now I am off topic but the kids are so fun, love them, and I wish the original poster much joy with their upcoming baby.

    I guess I should go try spending some of that quality time with the kids that everyone is talking about:)

    November 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM #102139
    5yes
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    Wow! Your toys last a week? My 3 year old destroys anything in his reach so quickly that he has been demoted to playing with sticks in the yard! FYI, not a fan of a 16 year old kid sharing the family bed, both boys now sleep in their own rooms but as tiny infants it pained me too much to see them crying alone in their cribs.

    Now I am off topic but the kids are so fun, love them, and I wish the original poster much joy with their upcoming baby.

    I guess I should go try spending some of that quality time with the kids that everyone is talking about:)

    November 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM #102167
    5yes
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    Wow! Your toys last a week? My 3 year old destroys anything in his reach so quickly that he has been demoted to playing with sticks in the yard! FYI, not a fan of a 16 year old kid sharing the family bed, both boys now sleep in their own rooms but as tiny infants it pained me too much to see them crying alone in their cribs.

    Now I am off topic but the kids are so fun, love them, and I wish the original poster much joy with their upcoming baby.

    I guess I should go try spending some of that quality time with the kids that everyone is talking about:)

    November 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #102034
    nostradamus
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    5yes your post cracked me up and is right: I know for a fact that if I had children my mother and my 12 siblings will be sending truckloads. I live alone and already I get a room full of kitsch every holiday. I think college money is the best gift idea ever! Gotta send some for my niece now.

    I also heartily accept SDR’s viewpoint although it is different than mine. I don’t have children but will one day and I can already see that my ideas for raising children are radically different than those of most people I know.

    November 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #102116
    nostradamus
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    5yes your post cracked me up and is right: I know for a fact that if I had children my mother and my 12 siblings will be sending truckloads. I live alone and already I get a room full of kitsch every holiday. I think college money is the best gift idea ever! Gotta send some for my niece now.

    I also heartily accept SDR’s viewpoint although it is different than mine. I don’t have children but will one day and I can already see that my ideas for raising children are radically different than those of most people I know.

    November 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #102125
    nostradamus
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    5yes your post cracked me up and is right: I know for a fact that if I had children my mother and my 12 siblings will be sending truckloads. I live alone and already I get a room full of kitsch every holiday. I think college money is the best gift idea ever! Gotta send some for my niece now.

    I also heartily accept SDR’s viewpoint although it is different than mine. I don’t have children but will one day and I can already see that my ideas for raising children are radically different than those of most people I know.

    November 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #102149
    nostradamus
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    5yes your post cracked me up and is right: I know for a fact that if I had children my mother and my 12 siblings will be sending truckloads. I live alone and already I get a room full of kitsch every holiday. I think college money is the best gift idea ever! Gotta send some for my niece now.

    I also heartily accept SDR’s viewpoint although it is different than mine. I don’t have children but will one day and I can already see that my ideas for raising children are radically different than those of most people I know.

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