Toys, Trash, Toddler

Today, after saying goodbye to Layne's toddler bed, because he is getting a twin (my feelings on that will be on another post), I decided it was time to brave the mess we call a playroom. I clean out this room at least once a month, yet every single month am amazed at the junk that aquires. I mean, I have to see it being brought into my house, right? Today's treasures:

 

9 Happy Meal Toys.... I HATE happy meal toys, true story.

5 empty gift cards... Layne's "moneys" as he calls them.

5 million puzzle pieces that cannot manage to make a whole puzzle, not a single one.

Enough Mr. Potato Head parts to make a whole family.

342 Matchbox cars, yes, true count.... 342. How many cars can one 3 year old play with at once?

 

This is how we started the day... A big toybox of nothingness.

 

 

 

 

Now, even through some pretty horific tantrums, he did help out.

 

 

 

 

But, this, is how this playroom should look... even if he doesn't seem to think so.

 

 

 

 He loves his new firetruck desk!

 

 

 

Remember those 342 matchbox cars... here is just a taste of them. Nifty storage item though. Nice job, Hot Wheels. You make moms like me a little less crazy.

 

 

This little 3 year old has been warned. Unless he wants to see my face look like below, he will keep things a bit more tidy. That's all I ask. :) He is, afterall, only 3.... almost!

 

 

So far, he hasn't moved a thing. I think he is worried he might have to clean it again. :)

Mission Complete.