YES!!!! My DIL is the same way... as my older GKs.... they don't want it to wear out.... I told them.. I made it to be used, If it wears out I'll make u another one.... it will just give me reason to make another!!! PLEASE use it...heirlooms are wonderful.... but I do not agree things should be set on a shelf and looked at... I feel things should be functional.. ( I understand there are exceptions to the rule.. I have them too)