Laowai

Things like an old Fisher Price barn with some people, animals and a fence. This is straight out of my childhood so being my sentimental self – I had to have it. It’s actually quite beat up, but that’s OK – if we can get some more play out of it before it crumbles I think it makes the little barn smile. 

Look at the little illustrations and decorations on the barn. Much more painterly and dimensional than the hard edged decorations on our Playmobil house (which I love too).

Here are the people and the chickens that I am in love with. I would have paid much more than $2.00 just for these little chickens. I might have to keep them all to myself.

I love that Bea’s collection of people and animals don’t match. I think the variety makes for more creative play. I remember playing with my Playmobil people and adding little bits and bobbles from other toy sets that I had. Here’s some of her little menagerie.

And then I bought this dresser which we absolutely do not have room for right now. But I stood there in the beautiful church and thought about how I know I’m going to need some more furniture like this soon. And it’s much more sturdy and attractive than IKEA furniture. It’s even less expensive than something from IKEA. I knew I would remember this little dresser and regret it if I didn’t take it home with me. So now Bea’s room is an even bigger crowded mess. Someday the dresser will have room to breath and it will be useful and it too will make me happy.