Toys. That’s Jake’s theme this week.
How I loved to watch the children play with toys when they were younger. When a tent could become a palace where you not only slept but stored your lawn mower…
More so I loved watching their imaginations flourish and what they could do with the most innocuous things…like turn a set of boxes in to a train that would take them where ever they wanted to go.
Throughout their young lives there were however certain toys that became best friends.
For The Daughter it was Lamby.
For The Son it was Socks.
And we NEVER went anywhere without these guys along too.
One thing I did notice is that children do not need the fanciest gadgets to let their imginations soar. Any old box will do
And isn’t that the most wonderful thing. If only we still had that as adults.
Yes!! All these electronic toys do not make us any happier!
Nope. Just crazy I think.
Thanks for sharing these precious photos! I had a stuffed dog named Woodle. I also had a Raggedy Andy that meant so much to me. My mom woke me up one morning before all the other kids (I am the youngest of five) and we stole down to the kitchen together. She reached under the sink and presented me with my Andy doll. I must have been about three years old at the time. It’s one of my happiest, most cherished memories. My mother did a good job of making each of us feel special. I was a lucky boy. Now my mother is a few months short of her 80th birthday and she is still the sweet, caring person that she was nearly fifty years ago. Her grandchildren worship her and now a new crop of great-grandchildren are springing up. There is nothing more beautiful and precious than mother love.
Woodle – that’s so cute. I had a black and white panda bear named…ta da…Pandy. I still have him. Very battered but very loved. I am so glad your Mum made you feel special. I wish that all children were that lucky Russell.
Sofia giggled at the pictures…that’s when you really know you posted good shots, Jo. Como siempre:)
thank you for sharing your beauty.
I made Sofia giggle…that made my day !!!! Give her {{{hugs}}} from me please and say thank you.
Great interpreattion for this week theme Jo , I really love your images of those children enjoying playing with their toys thanks for sharing my friend
Thanks Jake. I like them myself just a tad.
I hate my keyboard again Interpretation i mean lol , I enjoy watching your images while typing
Understood completely…I think
Isn’t it funny how attached they get to their lovies? I know mine was a blanket, but I can’t remember what my daughter held on to. Adorable photos.
Thanks Angelia. It is. We really had a problem if we forgot either of them. neither child would sleep well.
Ah just look at them, such happy days when the kids were little, being a mum was one of few things
I ‘ve done really well
They were happy days. And I don’t believe for a second that you have only done a few things right Gilly. Raising kids takes LOTS of good decisions and moments.
Ah, they are adorable. I had a monkey named Zip that I took everywhere. I wish I still had him.
You called your monkey Zip – that is sooooooooo cute.
Adorable children and sweet memories. Yes, I remember those times as well.
Thank you !!! I think they are adorable…but then I am just a little biased.
I LOVED this walk down Memory Lane, Jo!
I had fun taking it too.
Awwww such precious pictures Jo!!! When i was a kid my favorite “toy” was a blanket….! Don’t tell anybody but i still have it in my bedroom!
I won’t breathe a word Ioanna. I still have my Pandy.
Wonderful photos. Brings back sweet memories
It did for me too NN.
Thanks for stopping by.
I love seeing the simplicity of your children toys, Jo. Today, ugh, so many ugly toys…thanks for sharing.
They were simpler days Sunshine…much simpler days.
Adorable!
I sure think so.