Piggy Banks?! Well, that makes cents ;).

So, it's probably no secret (especially since the posts have slowed down a bit) that we've been really busy, lately.  During the few unscheduled times that we have, we are still trying to find new activities to keep us entertained.  It's a bonus if it's something that keeps the little man entertained long enough for me to get something accomplished, too.  Sometimes, I very much over think things and miss the easy options that are right in front of me.  

I'm sure I'm not the only mother that wouldn't think it the obvious choice to give your toddler a ceramic piggy bank to play with.  Up until a couple days ago, in fact, it was perched high upon his dresser.  Well, while cleaning his room up, I placed in on the floor, and he was very insistent on exploring it's contents...and much to my surprise, taking the money out and putting it back in through the slot occupied him until Mommy was ready to be done.

This game was such a hit that he now asks to go upstairs specifically to play with his piggy bank.  He even made Daddy help him with it, one night after bath.  Like I said, it wouldn't have been my obvious choice of things to give my sixteen month old, but it is a helpful reminder to try and see the world through a child's eyes.