These are sentimental value only, but there is DD's first doll baby and a ladybug doll (aka Ann Geddes) and one or two others.
DD is sorting her collection of dolls and stuffed animals and a few have lots of sentimental value. The rest will go to the local thrift store for further loving.
Cheryl*
It's been my personal experience that dolls should be kept until the individual is well into middle age and can finally make an informed decision.
:~) Dianne
Oh that is the case for all the stuffies (as she calls them). The dolls I want to keep are sentimental to ME! A ladybug, a butterfly and bumble bee from Ann Geddes and her first doll baby. The Only Heart Club dolls she's keeping - Barbie goes as Barbie doesn't have fun...
;)
C
Some years ago I bought each of my kids a Lane Cedar chest to reside in the attic and hold their childhood memories. This accomplished two things: 1.) Provided safe storage, 2.) Limited ME to cull a lot of stuff and only keep the most precious. Eventually each kid will get their chest with the most favoritest stuffed lovies, possibly a special outfit or t-shirt or baseball jersey/hat, a treasured book, etc.
My oldest is now 30, with a house of his own, and no interest yet in revisiting his childhood, so I guess he's not yet middle-aged.
Sue
Nah. 30's way too young. What a wonderful way to preserve memories. Sometimes a person has to go through a lot of "life" before these things matter. And I'm sure, for some, they will never matter at all.
Dianne
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