James is a classically trained musician and plays several, instruments, so our upstairs loft has been turned into a music room. We have several computers in the house, including one for our daughter, which offers learning games.  Erin’s favorite hobby is reading, so our office/guest bedroom looks like a library with all of the bookshelves! There is even a bookshelf devoted to just children’s books.  Reading with our daughter is a nightly ritual. The main rule in our house is nothing is off-limits to a child unless it is dangerous, so Graelen can play any instrument she wants (usually with Daddy’s help!), read a book with Mommy, use the computer, play in the backyard, build Lego towers, color at the table, or watch a DVD. Both of us have been blessed with being successful in our careers and can provide financially for children. We have minimal debt, contribute to our retirement plans and savings account monthly, and have an emergency fund should something unexpected happen. Our work schedules allow us flexibility when it comes to children. Erin usually goes to work early in the morning, so James takes Graelen to school because he doesn’t go to work until mid-morning.  Erin picks up Graelen in the afternoons, so Graelen doesn’t have to spend the entire day at school. Planning for our children’s education is important. We started a college fund for our daughter when she was a few months old and will do the same for this child.