Ottoman Empire

Desk for learning.

The funny thing about kids is that toys are rarely their favorite play things.  Purely by coincidence, we bought some of the best toys in the world when we were first married: an ottoman and two laundry baskets.  These little pieces have proven to be worth their weight in gold.  They've been used for everything over the years.  Here are just a few of the many hats they've worn in recent days:

A kitchen counter and sink.

 

Workspace for innumerable projects.

Bench for lunch breaks.

Fishing boat.

 

Pirate ship.

Race car.

Fishing boat.   

Dock for dipping toes in water.

Theater seating.