A huge aspect is wood toys, wood puzzles- no flashy lights, sirens & sounds. I've done a great job of collecting way too many toys for the little lumberjack to grow into. Part of this method is to keep the amount of toys available pared down to a very minimal number. These items are rotated out on a regular basis, some sooner than others.
So, imagine my joy when my daughter sent me a link to our church swap site for a Melissa & Doug wooden tool bench! I showed the lumberjack the picture and he offered to go get it. It was a major score. $20 cash and it retails for almost $100. I hate spending retail on anything! So Papa brought it home and I swear it has magnetic abilities. It drew baby lumberjack to it and he was stuck there, playing with the hammer, saw, screwdriver & wrench for a couple hours. Baby lumberjack has never done that before. 
Above are the images that the seller put on the swap. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere how to remove ink from anything, probably on Pinterest. So, I wasn't bothered by the ink scribbles. However, after realizing that there isn't a stain or varnish, I've decided to lightly sand it.
I think that this might find itself living in the barn quarters. A special little something to play with when everyone else is using big tools.
I've been thinking a great deal about Montessori shelves in the livingroom. I think I might use them as a room divider of sorts. Perhaps around the back & sides of the couch. I also plan to have some set up where he has a few toys to play with on the covered porch. The majority though will be stored on shelves in the basement to be rotated in and out.
Just a few more days to go!
Still packing, purging & cleaning.
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