Great story, and I like that elephant. It's a keeper. 

siggy47

My mom kept my rocking horse and we are polishing it in February so my unborn child can play with it! So yeah, my mom is just as cool as your family.

I cannot wait to pass it on to the next generation. No fiat bullshit but realy well crafted wooden rocking horse.

Shugard

alter_native

![](https://m.stacker.news/69272)

Yeah yeah, I know. Pretty silly; pretty clickbaity

But I used to play with this guy -- a lot! -- when I was 4-5 or whatever. Me and my sister remember it fondly. 

On Saturday, we visited my cousin, 8 months pregnant with her first child, and this wonderful dude was proudly placed in the child bedroom. 

I didn't know their side of the family had kept it in storage or basement all these years! Just wonderful to see my old, sturdy, wonderful childhood companion be repurposed for the next generation. 

...my second reaction was that it was so small. _This guy used to be large and heavy?!_

Reminder for all you ~alter_native Stackers with kids. Keep some stuff around for the future. 
