Crowded Sleeping Conditions

Duff is a bit of a collector, maybe even a bit of a hoarder. Things are constantly disappearing because she likes to carry all of her little collections with her in various bags or baskets, and then she forgets that that is where she has put them. But her bed is one of her favorite places to store her various collections. Every few days I have to go down and sort through all of the things she keeps in her bed with her - just to keep the mess under control. This was the collection from last night:2 pencils (1 sparkly silver, sharpened, and 1 unsharpened, brown colored pencil)

1 Olivia book (there was definitely a shortage on books - usually there are several)

1 large plastic unicorn (not at all cuddly - can't imagine it's comfortable to sleep with)

1 sparkly, purple, plastic star box (didn't even bother to see what it was filled with, but it was full)

1 pink blanket (this is not her regular pink blanket. That is currently missing because it was carried off somewhere and we haven't located it yet - I'm thinking it might be in the back of the car)

1 pair of snow white dress-up shoes (also not the least bit soft and cuddly)

1 regular size purple unicorn pillow pet

1 mini size purple unicorn pillow pet (at least they are both soft)

1 American girl doll (currently dressed but often I find various articles of doll clothing in the bed as well)

1 pair red, diamond-studded, cat-eye glasses (because who doesn't need a pair of those in their bed to help them sleep?)

2 pieces of paper (1 blank and 1 name writing practice sheet from kindergarten)

1 straw

1 pink silly band

I just realized I forgot to check under her pillow. Generally, I can count on finding coins, chapstick or lipstick, a train and some form of polly pocket item hiding under there as well. I don't know how she sleeps with all this stuff crowded around her. It would make me crazy.

I just have to look at it as a form of entertainment - discovering all of the things she takes to bed with her. (The fact that I find it entertaining probably means I don't get out enough, but what can you do?) Here's hoping that this doesn't lead to a life of hoarding!