Happy Easter!

Chores

I don't really love chores. Laundry, dishes and especially the bathroom are chores I really have to motivate myself to do. I would much rather be playing outside, going for a walk, or having a tea party with Grace. But, who really loves chores?

I began showing Grace how to help with chores. I definitely want to equip her to help around the house, but she really wants to help. We washed the car and she had her own rag to wash as well. We cleaned the bathroom and she cleaned her bath toys (well kind of). We made brownies and she helped me mix and eat the mix. We put up the dishes and she handed me the silverware. We put some items in the trash together. We gave Emma, the dog, a bath and she played in the water and tried to dry her off with a towel (well more like chased her with a towel). I folded clothes and she unfolded them.

I watched my daughter enjoy these simple, mundane tasks and realized that we can make anything fun if we change perspective. Any chore can become an adventure and opportunity to learn through a toddler's eyes. When I invite her along, I begin to see the same tasks through her lens as well.

Helping me make brownies

Making sure the dog is dry after her bath

First Easter Egg Hunt

Grabbing the big eggs first.

On the move. I can already tell she is a competitor.
She went after those eggs quicker than
any other kid her age.

She knew what to do with the eggs. 
She filled her basket full!

Switching to Blogspot

Okay...so I have given in! I have decided to join the masses on blogspot and delete our mac blog. Why you ask? Well, the main reason is financial. Yes, we had to pay some for our mac blog and blogspot is free as many of you know. We are trimming our budget as we get ready for the new baby. Understandable. So, this is an easy trim. Also, I kind of feel all alone with my mac blog with no community of fellow bloggers to share it with. Finally, blogspot just has more. Maybe I am not using the mac blog to its full potential, but without knowing HTML, I haven't found nearly as creative of templates as I have found with blogspot. So, the old blog will be live for a little while until I switch everything over. Enjoy!