Before having children I felt really judgemental toward toys and what kids should and shouldn't play with. The biggest issues have been guns, swords and barbie/brat dolls. Now thankfully I have children that have taught me that they are wonderful and clever people who decide things for themselves. Bug has a collection of all kinds of dolls which she sees as beautiful. Her taste ranges from Barbie to Steiner felt dolls and her most favourite are china fairies. Her love of these things has allowed me to let go of things I had previously held a passionate dislike for. .. Now I feel alot lighter indeed, without my digust of Barbie and Brat dolls!
Until quite recently we have had no experience with 'violent' toys. JJ has been using sharp knives to cut things for a long time now and has started to play a bit with them. Recently when he was gifted some cash and went into a toy store he passionately desired some toy swords. So now we have these things in the house and they are great fun and we have had alot of swashbuckling adventures since their arrival on the scene. My most favourite game is when JJ, Willow and Papa Jim play castle guards with them. They march, protect the front door, salute and change the guard.
When I let go of judgement and just observe everything seems beautiful.
