My three year old watched the simple animation entranced. When it was over, I asked her, “What she wants to be when she grows up?” She answered with concern, “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.” Then, immediately, asked to watch the video again. The next viewing she was even more focused. When her face lit up, I thought she figured out what she wanted to be. Instead, she pointed to the little girl and exclaimed, “I want to play with her!”

Well, ok.

 

 

 

Her younger sister gravitated to any outfits with skirts or lab coats. However, in the end, her favorites were the make-up artist and the carpenter. My three year old dressed up the boy doll “like Daddy” and next thing you know she was playing house with the paper dolls.

 

Then they named the city after themselves and voted to build the city! My seven year old stapled the pages together and they both set off to create the city in the playroom. As adults, it is easy to forget the importance of imaginative play and the joy from simple things. In my attempt to inspire them, my girls inspired me.

I invite you to check out our latest video and share the magic in your home. The paper dolls, they are now available on Etsy. As part of the GGD family, use Coupon Code  GGDFAM for $4 OFF.