I live in a small apartment and space is always an issue. I’m working hard to cut down on clutter, but it seems futile. I have two kids, ages 5 and 1.5, who seem to acquire an ever-increasing pile of stuff. My 5-year-old hates getting rid of things, even broken things, and resists getting rid of the boxes that things come in! If it were simply a question of toys, I would convince him to donate some, but most are not even donate-able .
For what it’s worth, the steady flow of art and papers from school slows down as your kids get older. I confess I do like to hang onto special school art projects myself, and have a giant box for each kid from their preschool/kindergarten years when stuff used to come home several times a week. I also took pictures of some artwork and then eventually tossed it after a few weeks on the refrigerator, because again: You cannot keep everything.
You seem like you suffer from anxiety or some other mental disorder. Do yourself a favor and listen to your husband, as he leads your family. Let your kids travel and spend that time seeking help from a mental health professional.
Psst. It's been safe for your kids the entire time.
No, of course not.
Not without following health protocols
Omg. That MIL who treats the foster kids so badly. What a heartless cruel woman.