Do we really need 3 of everything?....

This is a problem. A big problem. We used to actually buy three of most toys just to keep all three girls happy. Not exactly the most economical solution, but it keeps the peace. Fortunately as they get a little older they do identify with certain toys more than others so that does ease the chaos at times. But the fact still remains that 3 little girls under the age of 4 have sharing issues.
Yesterday morning at 10am on a super rainy day I was ready to pack them all in the car and run over to Toys R Us! Yes, really! They were fighting over these Little People Princesses. Fisher Price in their infinite wisdom created a new type of Little People last year. Instead of those little chubby solid figurines that have no bendable parts, they now have legs that bend! These of course are the coveted pieces. We got several new pieces for Christmas, but there are only two princesses with bending legs. 3 kids....2 princesses does not a happy household make. Anyway, I had this brainstorm of an idea to call Fisher Price and ask if you can purchase additional pieces for your sets. No kidding! You can! And if you are a first time caller, they send you a set FREE!! Not as instant grat as going to TRU, but we shall survive. Can you just picture 3 little girls rolling on the ground fighting over this tiny toy. Yes, a sight to see.
RECYCLING: How funny is this? I'm not really sure how old I was when recycling became a concept in my brain. I know Josh and I used to collect cans, smash them up and take them for money to some recycling place in Alhambra. We were so proud of our money! When did we start having recycle containers in our homes? And recycle cans on the street for trash day?Anyone recall? Well, my kids will never know a time when this was not common practice. Wednesday night Emily was throwing away a few items and pulled out the trash drawer (the cans are inside front and back) She looks at Ron and me and says "which one does this go in mommy? I wanna do it right." (Ron and I exchange glances...then I tell her which one.) Her response with a huge grin on her face, "Boy Mommy, you really know your trash!" LOL We laughed so hard. just how I want to be remembered, a mommy who know her trash!