Fishing off Couch Island
Over a month ago now, in a disciplinary measure with Ireen, we took away her Barbies. The Barbie family had been growing in size and multiplying faster than rabbits. Ireens infatuation with them had also been growing such that all of her free time was consumed with their family dynamics and whatnot.
Every since the Barbie family “disappeared”, Ireen’s play creativity has skyrocketed. She now builds with blocks, makes paper people, delights to read books, and has recently gone fishing with her fishing buddy Ian. Yesterday they went fishing off “Couch Island” with her pop-bead dress-up neclaces. Actually it was Ian’s idea, but Ireen caught the first fish.
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I love kids’ creativity. Your kids obviously have great imaginations!
I couldn’t help but smile at this entry. You made a wise decision in helping Ireen expand her creativity and imagination by limiting her play in the Barbie world. I guess she must switch back and forth between Polly Pockets and Barbie.