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"Self"


There will probably be quite a few pictures of Caitlin on this type of playground equipment. She loves them. Whether they be bunnies, or tractors, airplanes or frogs, she loves these little rocking things. I don't even know the name of them. I love that she can now climb on and off of them "self" (as she says). "Self". We hear that constantly. She wants to put on her socks "self" (I found her with two socks on one foot). She wants to put on her shoes "self" (that led to some tears of frustration!) She wants to climb into her car seat "self" (she can do that). She wants to buckle her car seat straps "self" (nope). She wants to climb into her high chair "self" (she can't quite do that yet). She wants to get her breakfast "self". This morning Ken found her with a cup of applesauce and a large slotted spoon trying to climb into her highchair.

Anyone have a little baby that I can hold from time to time?
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gwyn said…
Ha, ha! I love the slotted spoon. Two year olds are very ingenious when it comes to doing things "self."

And, yes, please come hold my baby! He's been telling me he misses his Aunt Mindy.
September 15, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Faith said…
I'll loan you mine for a day or so next week!
September 16, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Julie said…
I wish I had a baby to loan you, but alas, I am in the same boat-- cute two-year old growing up way too fast. In fact, as I was bragging to Ryan about all the things Isabella can do "self", he said, "Well, why don't you potty-train her, then?" Smart-aleck. LOL! Maybe he should stay home and do the potty-training while I go to work! Ha! :D
September 17, 2008 at 2:30 PM
myrna said…
That story reminds me so much of your final days as an infant ;) I love it, but it will be sad to have her move past this fun stage. Although each new phase has its charm. Glad we'll be there soon to experience some of it first-hand. Yeah....
September 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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