The playhouse that Aria got for her second birthday did not last long at all. Not even a full year. It was plastic and was pretty much destroyed by two things: 1) the sun, and 2) our boys.
Our boys!! They play in our yard with the soccer ball and baseball as if they are on a full size field. Drives me crazy. There are holes in the old playhouse from baseballs being thrown at it, and the door broke off from a soccer ball being kicked into it. So, we have a new rule now: NO PLAYING BALL in the backyard! I hate to be a backyard Nazi, but wow…those boys can be destructive!
So we bought this new playhouse recently, which seems to be a bit more sturdy. And it’s so pretty! I mean, wow…I would have loved to have had a playhouse like this when I was little. Did they even make these things back then? I wonder.
Aria loves to water her flowers that sit on the window ledge of the playhouse.
When I was growing up, a “playhouse” only happened when a big appliance was bought and we’d get the box that it was delivered in. Then we’d draw in some windows and a door, grab a butter knife and cut away. And of course we’d call it a “clubhouse” or a “fort” — not a playhouse. The thing would usually last only about a day, but boy, that was some fun! Even to this day, the smell of cardboard brings me back…
photo from Google Images
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I am in love with this playhouse! I’d love to get a similar one for my little girl… could you tell me where you got it?
I love the playhouse! I was thinking of getting one for my little girls as well, but we’re thinking maybe they can decorate a huge cardboard box just like we had to back in the day.
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I remember when I was little and my parents were forced to buy a new fridge because ours broke down, that box was awesome! Love that you have a big family, I have 7 brothers and sisters and my hubs has 8 brothers and sisters. Can’t imagine it any other way. Found you at circle of moms.
Thank you for the visit and comment on my blog this weekend! I’m a little slow getting back to everyone since the weather was so nice! Didn’t do a whole lot of internet stuff this weekend. Love the playhouse!
Wow, what a cool playhouse! Playhouses sure have changed over the years – we played with cardboard boxes too and we had a tree house as well. I just wanted to stop by and thank you for linking up with us on Let’s Get Social. Hope to see you back next Sunday!
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