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My sister, now 22, rarely destroyed her toys as a child. A Barbie, on occasion, but the big items remained in excellent condition. The twins were given her easel last year (thank you Grandma/Grandpa Busardo). One side has a large clip for paper drawing, the other a chalkboard. It also has two large storage trays for crayons, chalk, and matchbox cars.

At first, it was just another toy taking up space in our living room. The easel comes with two large yellow crossbars for folding and storage. Every time I tried to move the easel, Kathryn would slap my hand 'no'. The easel was to remain in front of the living room window, end of discussion. They would play around the easel, sometimes inside the a-line frame using the crossbar as a door. Giggles could be heard every time the other twin would try to squeeze in.

Lately, it's all about drawing. Actually, drawing anywhere they can put crayon to surface. Kathryn with her right hand, John with his left. The easel is no longer a toy, but a means for their creativity. As the next masterpiece is being fashioned, Kathryn will talk you through what she is composing. Full of animation as she speaks to you - like a PhD student defending their dissertation, her easel her podium.

Side note - In this picture, Kathryn is wearing her new one-piece nightgown. Girlie pjs, without pants. We are hoping she doesn't figure out how easily she can pull off her diaper!