No need for expensive toys...

Last night I took my five year old son to the store with me to buy a vacuum. He's been asking for one (his size) for several weeks. Our vacuum cleaner, that we got curb diving when we lived in Madison, doesn't seem to be functioning properly now. So, it is time for a new one. Last night we chose a dirt devil corded hand vac and he's been having so much fun today. I plan to go back and get an upright in a few days - we saw a light weight one with an extendable handle that I think the kids will be able to use easily. It's so great when the kids want to help - hopefully that attitude of helpfulness will last a lifetime.