
In the kid’s rooms, most everything was removed from books, stuffed animals and toys. With very few toys to play with in the house, the kids surprised me with no complaints. In no time at all, they adjusted to fewer things and focused on what remained. Their favorite new thing to play became “Shoe Store” with all the various footwear they could find.
As I stare at my children’s rooms and playroom today, I look around and wonder what would happen if so many of their toys disappeared once again, either into the garage, attic or to the women’s shelter? If it all disappeared tomorrow, would they miss them or would they react like they did three years ago?