Make new friends, but keep the old

Who knew changing the holiday decorations could be so traumatic? It seems like the kids love to see the new decorations come out for the seasonal changes, but they are so sad to see the other items put away. As Jackson would phrase it, "Oh, man! What happened to my stuff?" No matter how you try to explain it, I think they would love a collection of all the holiday items year round. Hmmm...I wouldn't have to put anything away...or get anything out again...so very tempting, but somehow I don't think Matt would be on board. So for now we pack up the old and put out the new.

This toddler-sized scarecrow was outside on our front porch for the fall season. When I brought it inside to store until next year, Mia (who was previously scared of it) decided to make a new friend. In the process of putting it away, (do people actually put things away right after they take them down?) I find Mia in her bedroom like this:

She drug that scarecrow in her room all by herself. I thought this was so cute and funny. I mean, she has 3 brothers to play with and, no offense, the scarecrow certainly isn't your average doll. I suppose he doesn't bite, take toys away, talk back, tattle, or argue over what to play with. Needless to say, she was sad to see him go. Luckily, I have a replacement friend who is equally quiet, submissive, and easy to get along with.

Hello Santa! See you next year scarecrow!