I had a blast tonight showing my two sons some of the old toys and games me and my brothers played with when we were kids. They included G.I. Joe, Matt Mason astronauts and The Thing Maker which let you create creepy crawlers, bugs and other fun things.

I was startled when my oldest asked, “You played with dolls, dad and of course they had their long belly laughs at their old man’s expense. I eventually corrected them by saying they weren’t dolls but “Action Figures!” Hmph! (Yea, well, to be honest with you, I think they’re right actually. They WERE dolls! argh!!!)

Anyway, I think it’s not only fun but a wonderful way to bond with your children when you share your favorite toys and games from youth. Include their uncles and aunts which will make things even more fun and entertaining. It also teaches them that their parents and other adults in their lives were all kids at one point in their lives. It’s also a great way for each of us to get back in touch with the child still living inside each and every one of us.