30 November 2010

Hoarders

I think my children could go on the pre-K version of that show hoarders. They're certainly off to a good start.

Cameron amazes anyone who babysits him with his ability to grab and tuck toys under his chin to maximize the amount of stuff he can cart around. Those two little arms defy anyone's preconceptions as far as how much can be carried.

Kimball, I am certain taught Cameron this skill because he is just as bad. Imagine the mayhem my children cause when we go to the public library which has train tables. Today, each of them had at least 10 train cars and still weren't satisfied. Thankfully there weren't other kids there fighting over trains, but I'm at a loss.

It's so darn cute to see Cameron with his look of concentration as he shoves one more toy under that chin, or the look of utter despair when a toy falls out. But, I don't know how to teach my kids not to hoard. This is one of those things that I can't help but wonder what the other mothers think when they see my children hogging all the good toys.

Any suggestions?

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