“9 Things I Wish I Had Known About Raising A Daughter,” Tips From Moms Of Little Girls.

2. Their toys may consist of teeny, tiny pieces. So many tiny pieces.

After years of stepping on the miniatures weapons of torture that are my sons’ Legos, I thought I was prepared for anything. Then, I met Calico Critters. My daughter loves toys of every variety, from superheroes and Star Wars to American Girl dolls and Strawberry Shortcake, but she has a special affinity for All Things Very Tiny and Very Hard to Find but Very Easy to Accidentally Vacuum: miniature dollhouse accessories, doll shoes, and mugs fit for small mouse figures dressed in aprons and pinafore dresses. I’m almost nostalgic for Legos – but not quite, since she’s just about old enough to start loving Legos herself. Wish me luck.