The Donation Pile

I can not explain why, but there is something about my children knowing their toys are going to the goodwill that makes them want to play. I have three boxes of kid "stuff" waiting for me to find the time to donate sitting in my garage. That is my worst mistake! Unless the toys I feel are no longer worthy to have a presence in my house are disposed of immediately, they will find there way back in. So, as I sit here this morning, all four kids home, I take stock of everything that is now important to them. The oh so special items that never got any attention until they were singled out as donatable. We have the bumbo seat, puzzles, books, flying barbies and the wagon full of blocks spread across the living room floor. I have decided I will let them play today, and then box the toys up for round two of donation.