- They started off as babies who found my Tupperware drawer much more fascinating than their toy box.
- The days I change the paper towel roll in the kitchen bring great excitement as they claim their new sword or telescope.
- Their current toys are only exciting when I either reorganize them/put them neatly away or when I start my garage sale pile.
- Who needs toys when jumping on my bed like five little monkeys brings tears of laughter?
- They are content to look at the clouds and find shapes – most recently Yitzie claimed he saw Sponge Bob. Really, just shouted it out while in the car.
- To make one of them want to play with a toy, all I have to do is give it to the other one. Suddenly, that item becomes the best thing in the whole entire world.
- The days I mop the kitchen floor and move the chairs into the living room are cause for adventure as they build tents and "dark, dark rooms."
- A flashlight brings amusement to all for hours.
- And my personal favorite – the other day they literally fought over who got to play with the fly swatter. I really wish I was kidding.
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