i don't know if it is a birth-order thing, a boy thing, or just personality. graham is thus far much more independent than marit is still. he just attempts to do all kinds of things by himself and i find myself rushing in..."noooo, wait! let me help! stop! let mama do it!" i suppose it is just the beginning of mothering sons and setting them free little by little to learn to do things on their own, lest i keep them babies forever. on my part, this process requires me to be patient, to stop rushing around like a crazy person, to gently give graham the heads up about what is next in our day so we don't spend 30 minutes trying to buckle the seat belt independently, stop and teach him things instead of the quicker way of doing it myself (i think he might get this independence from me...). i have to give up things being perfect and efficient all the time, deep breathe, pray for grace, and tell myself to "embrace the chaos" that are these little rapidly developing years. graham is the most "helpful" in the kitchen...he just loves to be in there with me and boy does it slow down (and significantly increase the mess) the process of whatever we are doing, but i know in a blink he will be all grown and i won't have his sweet company and eager helping hands while i make pancakes. so, for now, i'm thankful for the help of this future man.
and this is what the butter looks like after he spreads it himself
miles is following in his footsteps and LOVES to help with loading the dishes
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Their future wives and roommates will be thankful that you let them learn and try in the kitchen at an early age. Experiencing effort and mess when young is so important! Love you guys.
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