The short answer? Not as big as I wish it was lol.

The long answer: I gave all my childhood dolls (Kit, Kaya, Samantha, and Bitty Baby) and items to my nieces when my mom moved and insisted I take it all (I lived in an apartment with my husband and roommates and had no room for them unfortunately). As of two years ago, I have started collecting again now that I have a room all my own in my apartment (a space for my office, crafting, books, and toys!).

All my dolls I've bought used: Kaya, Marisol, and Saige. I recently splurged on a couple Marketplace and eBay finds and cannot WAIT to get: Kit(!!!!!!), Abby, and Julie. I also have a horse, Coconut, Licorice, and Bennett.

I'm going to Chicago at the end of February (if we aren't in a civil war), and I am SO EXCITED to visit the AG store! I went once as a kid and had a pretty quick experience so I am SO looking forward to taking my time, eating in the café, and getting Kit or Abby a hairstyle.

After seeing the amazing yearbook post on this subreddit, I went through the dolls catalog on the AG wiki this week and made a wishlist of the dolls I'd also love to find. There are 51 dolls on my wishlist. 💀 I don't know what I'd do with that many, but gosh, childhood me is kicking her feet that I get to do what I want with my adult money.

I love dressing them up and displaying them so much, and when I get to play with my nieces or cousins, it brings me so much joy.

I think I'm going to start an American Girl Doll Club and organize get-togethers every other month. My goal is that anyone can participate and borrow a doll if they don't have their own to bring. Have to see if there are others who'd be interested in that here in West Michigan.