Yeah for Consignment Sales! (Or Once a Preschool Teacher, Always a Preschool Teacher!)

Last weekend was the big spring consignment sale at Otter Creek. (They hold an amazing sale every spring and fall.) I went armed with a list, a laundry basket to fill with my selections, and hard earned money from baby sitting to stock up on toddler toys and clothes for Hannah. I had volunteered before the sale to help with the set up so I could get in at the pre-sale and have the pick of the stock. I had a lot of fun-- probably too much fun but I did stay under budget! A rocking toy, duplo table, nesting cups, soft blocks, toddler puzzle, books, ball toy, a cozy chair just her size . . . . I couldn't believe the prices and selection! I got everything I wanted plus a lot of cute spring/summer clothes and a couple pair of shoes for her to grow into.

After the sale I stayed up late sorting through all Hannah's baby toys and packing up the ones she is no longer interested in so I could set out the new ones I had bought. I proceeded to set up a little "toddler room" in our dining room complete with music center, cozy center, manipulatives, blocks, gross motor toys . . . . I love getting to provide my little girl with all the kinds of activities I used to provide for the kids in my care. It's such a joy to me to see my own child growing and learning and changing and to provide her with activities that nurture and stimulate her. I am so grateful for all the ways God has provided for Hannah-- one of them being cheap, used toys and clothes!

The following are some pictures of Hannah enjoying her new activities!

Gotta have tools just like Daddy!

Hannah enjoying her new book on her cozy bean bag.

She loves her new blocks!

The Duplo table complete with Duplos from Grandma.

The duplo table also acts as a great place for sensory activities-- Hannah loves the water!