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May 13, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, it came to my attention that Grace’s toys were predominantly baby toys.

I was at the day care to pick Grace up at the end of the day. She was so engrossed with the toys in front of her that she didn’t notice me enter. I saw immediately that she was playing in a different way than she plays at home.

She was pretending. It sounded like the characters were talking. They were interacting. She wasn’t looking at the characters; she was becoming them.

We came home, and I told Joe that Grace needed new toys.

The three of us got in the (red) car and drove to Toys R Us and began to explore the Little People play sets. Never one to go overboard, I purchased a few things.

Ten things isn’t going overboard, is it?

Don’t answer that.

Now, Grace plays with her People. They ride the school bus. They watch the circus train. They swing and ride the ferris wheel and work on the farm. Noah rounds up the animals two by two to get into his ark.

We are keeping a few things out to give her for her birthday.

You know, ’cause we didn’t want to go over board for Easter.

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Cascia @ Healthy Moms said:

Kids love playing with Little People. Those toys teach them how to use their imagination. Your little girl is adorable.

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# 13 May 2009 at 12:29 pm

Marni said:

Happy WW!

# 13 May 2009 at 12:52 pm

Jenna @ Newlyweds said:

How great a feeling to know that she is pretending. How fun. And of course we never want to go overboard!

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# 13 May 2009 at 1:20 pm

Brandi said:

Isn’t it so fun to see them learning and growing! I love it when I get to see kids using their imaginations!

Have a great Wed.

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# 13 May 2009 at 1:27 pm

JLS Hall said:

Cute photo! I love all the Little People playsets. I don’t have kids, but I have a couple of the playsets that I use for decoration at Christmas time!

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# 13 May 2009 at 1:52 pm

Sara@My Sippy Cup Runneth Over said:

Awe, I LOVE IT! We used to LOVE Little People. When my oldest two were younger we had EVERY set! Seriously. I’ll have to dig out the picture and post it on one of my WW’s.

We ended up giving them away after they outgrew them and then out of nowhere we had another baby! We need to go to TRU and NOT go overboard too!

Happy WW

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# 13 May 2009 at 2:35 pm

Lisa@blessedwithgrace said:

My hubby and I just had a VERY similar conversation. I am holding out for her birthday on the 24th. But, I agree, we need some Little People here too!
Love the picture of her playing.

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# 13 May 2009 at 4:38 pm

Felicia said:

This is so sweet!! I love to watch them play like that!! You definitely did NOT go over board!!

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# 13 May 2009 at 4:47 pm

Brenda said:

I bet that was a happy evening for Grace!

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# 13 May 2009 at 8:33 pm

Nicole said:

It’s amazing to watch them grow right before your eyes. it always amazes me to see how fast my kids learn something. She is adorable!

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# 13 May 2009 at 8:36 pm

T&T said:

my children used to adore little people

# 13 May 2009 at 11:27 pm

Bridgette said:

Happy WW! What a cute pic!

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# 14 May 2009 at 8:28 am

Ann said:

Grace looks so cute with these toys, and no as parents you can never go over board, right?

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# 14 May 2009 at 10:31 am

Mariana said:

We LOVE Little People playsets!! My 4yo got the dollhouse when she turned one, way back in 2005, and she STILL plays with it. The toys are so well made and lots of fun. I’m curious to see what else you got her!

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# 14 May 2009 at 4:43 pm