Finding Lost Items

Now here is a fun game that we play practically daily at our house. It’s called “Have you seen my..” We are always either looking for belts, wallets, keys, Woody and Buzz dolls, dinosaurs, puppies, my mind, etc.

Now finding items for my husband is pretty simple as he is a creature of habit. His stuff is usually in one of the three places he leaves things. But with Raegan, now her toys can be just about anywhere. She is always finding new spots to stuff toys in like cabinets, wood stove, backpacks, or just plain toss it outside.

The first place I look when looking for lost items is the last place I remember seeing it. Sometimes this works but it’s rare for anything to stay in the same place with a three-year-old around. If it’s something that was in reach of Raegan, I begin to search her favorite stash spots. Of course, sometimes she gets tired of something and will just drop it in the middle of the floor.

I’ve decided that the best way to search for something that Rae had last is to get down to her level to look for it. It’s amazing how changing perspective can really help you find stuff. While this method isn’t always fruitful, it has helped to locate shoes, small toys, and other items that had rolled or been pushed under furniture.

Also a good way to find lost items is to stop looking for them. It’s amazing how once we stop looking that we will stumble upon what we just spent three hours looking for. Terrible advice, I know, but it works a lot of the time.