play cubby

We have a built-in-hutch in our dining room.

It's great for a little extra storage.

Since we moved in, I've kept my China, craft supplies, and other random things that I couldn't find a home for in the lower cabinets.

Until today.

Callan has been getting into these cabinets and pulling, practically, everything out for over a week now.

And climbing into them.

So I decided to clear them out and give him a little play cubby.

He loves it, it gives me a place to store a few extra toys, and it keeps him out of trouble.

It's a win all around.

He's a little boy, constantly on the go, constantly exploring and conquering new feats.

Like climbing up and standing on his soapbox cardboard boxes.

He's incredibly proud.  Not to mention a stinker.

Don't worry, if I didn't crop the above picture, you'd see that Travis was right by his side as I snapped a few pictures before we distracted him with a new task and removed the cardboard box temptation.

 Have you sacrificed storage space for a little one?

It kind of makes for a bit of a mess as you have to find a new place to shove store everything.

But the happiness on that kiddo's face is totally worth it.  :)