I don't like the idea of spoiling my daughter - her Papa does a good job of that all on his own! I try to shop second hand when I can and hit sales whenever possible to save money and do my part to Reduce and Reuse. Plus - she doesn't need everything that every toy maker and commercial proclaims she does. I may go overboard on her birthday and Christmas but for now it's just her and she doesn't really remember anyway.
Tonight we gave in, after searching off and on for a while at the shops and online, and got a new (but still on sale!) little sandbox for her to have and use at Mama & Papa's house. We spend a lot of time there and this way we can all enjoy sitting out on the deck on the weekends this summer and she'll be happy and occupied playing and digging.
It's fun, it's entertainment, it's good for her development and we can do it together! Who doesn't love digging in the sand - especially with a little person who's imagination is running wild.
I guess it isn't really spoiling afterall. It's mother/daughter, getting dirty, smiles and giggles, bonding time:)
Happy!
