My Doll Haven

Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Tuesday

The Meeting

It was a cold day and there was snow still laying on the ground outside, but Emmaline decided to dare the cold to go play in the park. It wasn't long before she met Finch who was taking his dog for a ride in his go-cart.

Emmaline: Hello Finch, do you want to play ball?

Finch: Not today Emma, Gilbert has been inside far too long, so I am taking him for a ride to get him out of the house..

Emmaline: Is Gilbert sick?

Finch: No he's just lazy and likes to sleep in front of the fire all day.

Emmaline: Well shouldn't you make him walk and get some exercise then?

Finch: Yes, but when I put him on the lead he just sits down on the snow and doesn't move. Of course, then he ends up getting a wet behind.

Emmaline: Oh dear, what a conundrum.

She gently gave Gilbert a little shake.

Emmaline: Come on Gilbert, wake up you old sleepy head, come and play ball!

But Gilbert didn't move a muscle, he just lay there in the cart snoring.

-oOo-

Hope you are all having a great day!

Monday

Isn't He a Little Heart Throb?

After reading some recent blog posts from fellow bloggers, I found myself intrigued by these little Nendoroids. Anna and Elsa really caught my eye, so I went browsing and low and behold I found this little chap.

Nendoroid Touken Ranbu Online: Tsurumaru Kuninaga

Isn't he just the cutest? I haven't looked at any Japanese Anime for a long, long time and don't follow all the different series like my younger readers, so I have no idea about him or his story, other than he is full of surprises, but perhaps some of you may enlighten me. :)

In saying that, I really like the simple combination of black, white and grey with the minute gold details of his outfit, it makes me truly appreciate this tiny fellow as a work of art. Some how I think this little fellow may just pop into the cart with Anna and Elsa.

Friday

Caught Again!

It was a beautiful sunny day in Melbourne today, so hubby and I decided to go out for lunch. On the way back we called into IKEA to pick up a new pillow. Well as most of you who have been to IKEA already know, it's very difficult to leave there with just one purchase. :)

Going through the children's section is always a trap, this time I was caught by the "Spexa" room book. If you haven't seen one yet then it's time for an IKEA visit.

This is just one section . . . the cover. I will post more pics down the track of the inner sections. My only complaint is it's high gloss, but it hasn't come up too badly in these pics. What do you think girls? I didn't think it was a bad purchase for AU$9.99.

The table and chair is from IKEA too and the food is from a pack of tiny erasers.