Now I've come to discover that with kids, a dozen is more likely to be only 11 - thus, the "children's dozen".
Let me explain. We have lots of wonderful toys; cars, dolls, stuffed animals, balls, blocks and books. And then there are the toys that come in a set of 12; a set of 12 books, 12 flash cards, 12 stacking cups.
Here's where we run into trouble. These sets of 12 rarely stay that way. Here are three sets that have become a children's dozen:
Dr. Seuss Concept Cards
The fate of the 12th card was sealed when Elena learned she could fold it in half. It didn't last long after that. What color is missing?The Stackable Cups
We love this set that Lucas got from Aunt Charissa. While we lost a cup, at least it was the top one so we can still make an awesome tower. I wonder if there is any way to replace the one missing cup? The Set of Books
A lovely set of books (and our much-loved monitor nestled in between) with a set of colors and a set of shapes. It pains my perfectionist heart to have five on one side and six on the other. Since we got this as a used set, we have no idea where the lost circle book is. :(
Of course, the kids have no problem with a lost toy here and there, it's really just my problem.
Well, at least we've still got all 26 books from our Baby Einstein Alphabooks set! Let's see how long it lasts (Elena got it for her first birthday)
"I wonder if there is any way to replace the one missing cup?" Come to our house.... that's like the only one I can find. :)
ReplyDeleteI've said it before Taara - you have the most wonderful writing style! This was a very entertaining post. And, as I recall, when your cousins were growing up, there were also several "children's dozen" sets in their toy box! Love, Aunt Barb
ReplyDeleteawwww...I feel your pain. I have enough trouble keeping track of stuff and there's only two of us and no kids!
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