So, this week I have done a few things that should make my life easier. (I hope.)First, I bought Anneke a big toy box. All of her toys fit in that box and I am hoping it will make cleaning easier for her. For Marcus I have always had separate buckets and tubs for toys. Like, Planet Heros, cars, pirates, Star Wars toys, etc. When Anneke started accumulating a few things she had a Barbie bucket and Princess bucket, a basket for food and dishes, etc. It was a fight to get her to clean. So when a basket broke and a bucket got a huge crack in it I decided that we will try putting it all in one spot instead of continuing to replace the offending storage bins. (Marcus will continue with the buckets, because his personality runs that direction. But, he was jealous she got something NEW, he loves new stuff.)
Then, I went through all the clothes I have stored. I gave away 7 or 8 boxes of things. It was easier than I thought it would be. Now, I have 3 boxes of girl clothes and 2 boxes (one big) of boy clothes. That is still a lot, but I couldn't part with a lot just yet.
Yea, Me! Now to get over my sentimentality with toys so we can glean those. It is hard because Andy's grandma and grandpa has made them things. My mom made us bears, things like that I want to keep. The Bat mobile Marcus wanted for so long and finally got, his Toy Story toys he loved, etc. The helicopter Uncle Sis gave him that he loved. Anneke's first (and only) Cabbage Patch doll. But, I HAVE made progress.
